AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Midsommar vs. It: Chapter One: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, It: Chapter One leads with a total worldwide gross of $704.2 Million, out-grossing Midsommar ($48.1M) by a margin of $656.2 Million.
Midsommar
Horror • A24
$48.1M Worldwide🍅 83%
Weekend Gross$6.6M
Production Budget$9M
Recoup Multiple5.34x Production Budget
It: Chapter One
Horror • New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.
$704.2M Worldwide🍅 86%
Weekend Gross$123.4M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple20.12x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Midsommar: $48.1M (6%)It: Chapter One: $704.2M (94%)
Midsommar (6%)
It: Chapter One (94%)
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
It: Chapter One
New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.Worldwide Gross:$704.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$352.1M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$287.1M
Capital Efficiency Leader: It: Chapter One delivered a 20.12x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Midsommar | It: Chapter One | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $48.1M | $704.2M | It: Chapter One (+$656.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $6.6M | $123.4M | It: Chapter One larger debut |
| Production Budget | $9M | $35M | Midsommar leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$15.0M | +$287.1M | It: Chapter One (+$302.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.34x | 20.12x | It: Chapter One higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 83% | 🍅 86% | It: Chapter One holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | A24 | New Line Cinema / Warner Bros. | Studio Distribution System |