AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Mean Girls 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 Mean Girls ($130.1M) by a margin of $339.2 Million.
Mean Girls
Comedy • Paramount Pictures
$130.1M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$24.4M
Production Budget$17M
Recoup Multiple7.65x Production Budget
The Hangover
Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$469.3M Worldwide🍅 79%
Weekend Gross$45.0M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple13.41x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Mean Girls: $130.1M (22%)The Hangover: $469.3M (78%)
Mean Girls (22%)
The Hangover (78%)
Mean Girls
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$130.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$65.1M
Production Budget:-$17M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$18.1M
The Hangover
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide 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 | Mean Girls | The Hangover | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $130.1M | $469.3M | The Hangover (+$339.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $24.4M | $45.0M | The Hangover larger debut |
| Production Budget | $17M | $35M | Mean Girls leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$18.1M | +$169.7M | The Hangover (+$151.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.65x | 13.41x | The Hangover higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 84% | 🍅 79% | Mean Girls holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |