AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
La La Land vs. Bohemian Rhapsody: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Bohemian Rhapsody leads with a total worldwide gross of $910.8 Million, out-grossing La La Land ($471.2M) by a margin of $439.6 Million.
La La Land
Drama • Lionsgate
$471.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$0.9M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple15.71x Production Budget
Bohemian Rhapsody
Drama • 20th Century Fox
$910.8M Worldwide🍅 60%
Weekend Gross$51.1M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple17.52x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
La La Land: $471.2M (34%)Bohemian Rhapsody: $910.8M (66%)
La La Land (34%)
Bohemian Rhapsody (66%)
La La Land
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$471.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$235.6M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$175.6M
Bohemian Rhapsody
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$910.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$455.4M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$373.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Bohemian Rhapsody delivered a 17.52x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | La La Land | Bohemian Rhapsody | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $471.2M | $910.8M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$439.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.9M | $51.1M | Bohemian Rhapsody larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $52M | La La Land leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$175.6M | +$373.4M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$197.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 15.71x | 17.52x | Bohemian Rhapsody higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 60% | La La Land holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |