AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Midsommar vs. A Quiet Place: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, A Quiet Place leads with a total worldwide gross of $341.0 Million, out-grossing Midsommar ($48.1M) by a margin of $292.9 Million.
Midsommar
Horror • A24
$48.1M Worldwide🍅 83%
Weekend Gross$6.6M
Production Budget$9M
Recoup Multiple5.34x Production Budget
A Quiet Place
Horror • Paramount Pictures
$341.0M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$50.2M
Production Budget$17M
Recoup Multiple20.06x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Midsommar: $48.1M (12%)A Quiet Place: $341.0M (88%)
Midsommar (12%)
A Quiet Place (88%)
Midsommar
A24Worldwide Gross:$48.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$24.0M
Production Budget:-$9M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$15.0M
A Quiet Place
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$341.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$170.5M
Production Budget:-$17M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$123.5M
Capital Efficiency Leader: A Quiet Place delivered a 20.06x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Midsommar | A Quiet Place | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $48.1M | $341.0M | A Quiet Place (+$292.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $6.6M | $50.2M | A Quiet Place larger debut |
| Production Budget | $9M | $17M | Midsommar leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$15.0M | +$123.5M | A Quiet Place (+$138.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.34x | 20.06x | A Quiet Place higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 83% | 🍅 96% | A Quiet Place holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | A24 | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |