AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Kung Fu Panda 4 vs. Frozen II: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Frozen II leads with a total worldwide gross of $1453.7 Million, out-grossing Kung Fu Panda 4 ($549.2M) by a margin of $904.5 Million.
Kung Fu Panda 4
Animated • DreamWorks Animation / Universal
$549.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$58.0M
Production Budget$85M
Recoup Multiple6.46x Production Budget
Frozen II
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1453.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$130.3M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple9.69x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Kung Fu Panda 4: $549.2M (27%)Frozen II: $1453.7M (73%)
Kung Fu Panda 4 (27%)
Frozen II (73%)
Kung Fu Panda 4
DreamWorks Animation / UniversalWorldwide Gross:$549.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$274.6M
Production Budget:-$85M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$47M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$142.8M
Frozen II
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1453.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$726.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$494.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Frozen II delivered a 9.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Kung Fu Panda 4 | Frozen II | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $549.2M | $1453.7M | Frozen II (+$904.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $58.0M | $130.3M | Frozen II larger debut |
| Production Budget | $85M | $150M | Kung Fu Panda 4 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $47M | $83M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$142.8M | +$494.3M | Frozen II (+$351.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.46x | 9.69x | Frozen II higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 71% | 🍅 77% | Frozen II holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | DreamWorks Animation / Universal | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |