AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Mamma Mia! vs. Notting Hill: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Mamma Mia! leads with a total worldwide gross of $694.4 Million, out-grossing Notting Hill ($363.9M) by a margin of $330.5 Million.
Mamma Mia!
Romance • Universal Pictures
$694.4M Worldwide🍅 55%
Weekend Gross$27.8M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple13.35x Production Budget
Notting Hill
Romance • Universal Pictures
$363.9M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$21.8M
Production Budget$42M
Recoup Multiple8.66x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Mamma Mia!: $694.4M (66%)Notting Hill: $363.9M (34%)
Mamma Mia! (66%)
Notting Hill (34%)
Mamma Mia!
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$694.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$347.2M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$265.2M
Notting Hill
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$363.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$181.9M
Production Budget:-$42M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$109.9M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Mamma Mia! delivered a 13.35x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Mamma Mia! | Notting Hill | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $694.4M | $363.9M | Mamma Mia! (+$330.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $27.8M | $21.8M | Mamma Mia! larger debut |
| Production Budget | $52M | $42M | Notting Hill leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$265.2M | +$109.9M | Mamma Mia! (+$155.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 13.35x | 8.66x | Mamma Mia! higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 55% | 🍅 84% | Notting Hill holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Universal Pictures | Universal Pictures | Studio Distribution System |