AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
No Country for Old Men vs. Gone Girl: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Gone Girl leads with a total worldwide gross of $369.3 Million, out-grossing No Country for Old Men ($171.6M) by a margin of $197.7 Million.
No Country for Old Men
Thriller • Miramax / Paramount Vantage
$171.6M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$1.2M
Production Budget$25M
Recoup Multiple6.87x Production Budget
Gone Girl
Thriller • 20th Century Fox
$369.3M Worldwide🍅 88%
Weekend Gross$37.5M
Production Budget$61M
Recoup Multiple6.05x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
No Country for Old Men: $171.6M (32%)Gone Girl: $369.3M (68%)
No Country for Old Men (32%)
Gone Girl (68%)
No Country for Old Men
Miramax / Paramount VantageWorldwide Gross:$171.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$85.8M
Production Budget:-$25M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$30.8M
Gone Girl
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$369.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$184.7M
Production Budget:-$61M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$34M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$90.1M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Gone Girl delivered a 6.05x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | No Country for Old Men | Gone Girl | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $171.6M | $369.3M | Gone Girl (+$197.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $1.2M | $37.5M | Gone Girl larger debut |
| Production Budget | $25M | $61M | No Country for Old Men leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $34M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$30.8M | +$90.1M | Gone Girl (+$59.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.87x | 6.05x | No Country for Old Men higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 93% | 🍅 88% | No Country for Old Men holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Miramax / Paramount Vantage | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |