AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Minions vs. The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie leads with a total worldwide gross of $1362.0 Million, out-grossing Minions ($1159.4M) by a margin of $202.5 Million.
Minions
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1159.4M Worldwide🍅 55%
Weekend Gross$115.7M
Production Budget$74M
Recoup Multiple15.67x Production Budget
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1362.0M Worldwide🍅 59%
Weekend Gross$146.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple13.62x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Minions: $1159.4M (46%)The Super Mario Bros. Movie: $1362.0M (54%)
Minions (46%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (54%)
Minions
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1159.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$579.7M
Production Budget:-$74M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$41M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$465.0M
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1362.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$681.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$526.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Super Mario Bros. Movie delivered a 13.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Minions | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1159.4M | $1362.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$202.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $115.7M | $146.4M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie larger debut |
| Production Budget | $74M | $100M | Minions leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $41M | $55M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$465.0M | +$526.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$61.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 15.67x | 13.62x | Minions higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 55% | 🍅 59% | The Super Mario Bros. Movie holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Studio Distribution System |