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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes vs. The Odyssey: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes leads with a total worldwide gross of $397.3 Million, out-grossing The Odyssey ($298.1M) by a margin of $99.2 Million.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Action / Sci-Fi • 20th Century Studios

$397.3M Worldwide🍅 83%
Weekend Gross$59.6M
Production Budget$160M
Recoup Multiple2.48x Production Budget
The Odyssey

The Odyssey

Adventure / Drama / Fantasy • Universal Pictures

$298.1M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$12.4M
Production Budget$160M
Recoup Multiple1.86x Production Budget
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Gail GardnerVERIFIED EDITORIAL
Senior Editorial Director, ListTribe Theatrical Intelligence • Reviewed September 2026
BOX OFFICE P&L VERDICT

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes vs. The Odyssey: Theatrical Economics, P&A Recoupment & Studio Return

In evaluating the commercial faceoff between Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and The Odyssey, worldwide ticket receipts provide only the top-line baseline of cinematic profitability. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes captured higher aggregate worldwide box office gross of $397 Million, establishing a $99 million gross advantage over The Odyssey's $298 Million.

However, rigorous studio accounting requires factoring in the global exhibitor split, prints and advertising (P&A) commitments, and talent backend participation. Applying the standard Hollywood blended 50% distributor rental take, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes converted its theatrical receipts into approximately $198.7 million in studio rentals, providing the vital cash flow necessary to offset its $160M production budget and global marketing campaign.

From a pure capital efficiency standpoint, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes achieved superior return on invested capital, delivering an impressive 2.48x recoupment multiple against its initial production budget, compared to 1.86x for The Odyssey. In critical evaluation, The Odyssey leads the artistic consensus with a Certified Fresh score of 90%, demonstrating that commercial velocity and critical standing can align effectively in modern franchise distribution.

Global Theatrical Gross

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes generated $397 Million, outperforming by $99M.

Capital Recoupment Multiple

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes produced 2.48x budget multiple against production costs.

Critical Acclaim & Rotten Tomatoes

The Odyssey holds 🍅 90%, leading the review consensus over Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes's 83%.

Studio Distribution Pipeline

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (20th Century Studios) versus The Odyssey (Universal Pictures) across global theatrical and streaming windows.

Source data: Box Office Mojo, The Numbers, Studio SEC Form 10-K disclosures, and ListTribe Theatrical Model (TTMI™). Verified September 2026.

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Documented Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: $397.3M (57%)The Odyssey: $298.1M (43%)
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (57%)
The Odyssey (43%)

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

20th Century Studios
Worldwide Gross:$397.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$198.7M
Production Budget:-$160M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$88M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$49.4M

The Odyssey

Universal Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$298.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$149.1M
Production Budget:-$160M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$88M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$99.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes delivered a 2.48x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Detailed Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Research Intelligence
Financial DimensionKingdom of the Planet of the ApesThe OdysseyComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$397.3M$298.1MKingdom of the Planet of the Apes (+$99.2M higher)
Opening Weekend$59.6M$12.4MKingdom of the Planet of the Apes larger debut
Production Budget$160M$160MKingdom of the Planet of the Apes leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$88M$88MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow-$49.4M-$99.0MKingdom of the Planet of the Apes (+$49.6M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple2.48x1.86xKingdom of the Planet of the Apes higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 83%🍅 90%The Odyssey holds critical acclaim
Studio & Distributor20th Century StudiosUniversal PicturesStudio Distribution System