AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Knives Out vs. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood leads with a total worldwide gross of $377.6 Million, out-grossing Knives Out ($312.9M) by a margin of $64.7 Million.
Knives Out
Comedy • Lionsgate
$312.9M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$26.8M
Production Budget$40M
Recoup Multiple7.82x Production Budget
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Comedy • Sony Pictures
$377.6M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$41.1M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple4.2x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Knives Out: $312.9M (45%)Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: $377.6M (55%)
Knives Out (45%)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (55%)
Knives Out
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$312.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$156.4M
Production Budget:-$40M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$86.4M
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Sony PicturesWorldwide Gross:$377.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$188.8M
Production Budget:-$90M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$50M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$49.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood delivered a 4.20x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Knives Out | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $312.9M | $377.6M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$64.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $26.8M | $41.1M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood larger debut |
| Production Budget | $40M | $90M | Knives Out leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $50M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$86.4M | +$49.3M | Knives Out (+$37.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.82x | 4.20x | Knives Out higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 85% | Knives Out holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Sony Pictures | Studio Distribution System |