AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Kung Fu Panda 4 vs. The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie leads with a total worldwide gross of $1362.0 Million, out-grossing Kung Fu Panda 4 ($549.2M) by a margin of $812.8 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
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1362.0M Worldwide🍅 59%
Weekend Gross$146.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple13.62x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Kung Fu Panda 4: $549.2M (29%)The Super Mario Bros. Movie: $1362.0M (71%)
Kung Fu Panda 4 (29%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (71%)
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
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1362.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$681.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$526.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Super Mario Bros. Movie delivered a 13.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Kung Fu Panda 4 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $549.2M | $1362.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$812.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $58.0M | $146.4M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie larger debut |
| Production Budget | $85M | $100M | Kung Fu Panda 4 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $47M | $55M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$142.8M | +$526.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$383.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.46x | 13.62x | The Super Mario Bros. Movie higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 71% | 🍅 59% | Kung Fu Panda 4 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | DreamWorks Animation / Universal | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Studio Distribution System |