AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Midsommar vs. The Nun: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Nun leads with a total worldwide gross of $365.6 Million, out-grossing Midsommar ($48.1M) by a margin of $317.5 Million.
Midsommar
Horror • A24
$48.1M Worldwide🍅 83%
Weekend Gross$6.6M
Production Budget$9M
Recoup Multiple5.34x Production Budget
The Nun
Horror • Warner Bros. Pictures
$365.6M Worldwide🍅 25%
Weekend Gross$53.8M
Production Budget$22M
Recoup Multiple16.62x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Midsommar: $48.1M (12%)The Nun: $365.6M (88%)
Midsommar (12%)
The Nun (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
The Nun
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$365.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$182.8M
Production Budget:-$22M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$130.8M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Nun delivered a 16.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Midsommar | The Nun | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $48.1M | $365.6M | The Nun (+$317.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $6.6M | $53.8M | The Nun larger debut |
| Production Budget | $9M | $22M | Midsommar leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$15.0M | +$130.8M | The Nun (+$145.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.34x | 16.62x | The Nun higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 83% | 🍅 25% | Midsommar holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | A24 | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |