Which movie had a higher box office gross, Knives Out or The Hangover?

The Hangover generated higher worldwide box office receipts of $469M compared to $313M for Knives Out.

What is the budget difference between Knives Out and The Hangover?

Knives Out had an audited production budget of $40M, while The Hangover had an estimated budget of $35M.

Which film has a higher Rotten Tomatoes score?

Knives Out leads in critical consensus with 97% Certified Fresh, versus 79% for The Hangover.

AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Knives Out vs. The Hangover: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Hangover leads with a total worldwide gross of $469.3 Million, out-grossing Knives Out ($312.9M) by a margin of $156.4 Million.

Knives Out

Comedy • Lionsgate

$312.9M Worldwide🍅 97%

Weekend Gross$26.8M

Production Budget$40M

Recoup Multiple7.82x Production Budget

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The Hangover

Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures

$469.3M Worldwide🍅 79%

Weekend Gross$45.0M

Production Budget$35M

Recoup Multiple13.41x Production Budget

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Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: The Hangover

Knives Out: $312.9M (40%)The Hangover: $469.3M (60%)

Knives Out (40%)

The Hangover (60%)

Knives Out

Lionsgate

Worldwide 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

The Hangover

Warner Bros. Pictures

Worldwide Gross:$469.3M

Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$234.7M

Production Budget:-$35M

Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M

Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$169.7M

Capital Efficiency Leader: The Hangover delivered a 13.41x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence

Financial Dimension	Knives Out	The Hangover	Comparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross	$312.9M	$469.3M	The Hangover (+$156.4M higher)
Opening Weekend	$26.8M	$45.0M	The Hangover larger debut
Production Budget	$40M	$35M	The Hangover leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing	$30M	$30M	Tentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow	+$86.4M	+$169.7M	The Hangover (+$83.2M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple	7.82x	13.41x	The Hangover higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score	🍅 97%	🍅 79%	Knives Out holds critical acclaim
Studio & Distributor	Lionsgate	Warner Bros. Pictures	Studio Distribution System

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