AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
No Country for Old Men vs. Se7en: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Se7en leads with a total worldwide gross of $327.3 Million, out-grossing No Country for Old Men ($171.6M) by a margin of $155.7 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
Se7en
Thriller • New Line Cinema
$327.3M Worldwide🍅 83%
Weekend Gross$13.9M
Production Budget$33M
Recoup Multiple9.92x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
No Country for Old Men: $171.6M (34%)Se7en: $327.3M (66%)
No Country for Old Men (34%)
Se7en (66%)
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
Se7en
New Line CinemaWorldwide Gross:$327.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$163.7M
Production Budget:-$33M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$100.7M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Se7en delivered a 9.92x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | No Country for Old Men | Se7en | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $171.6M | $327.3M | Se7en (+$155.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $1.2M | $13.9M | Se7en larger debut |
| Production Budget | $25M | $33M | No Country for Old Men leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$30.8M | +$100.7M | Se7en (+$69.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.87x | 9.92x | Se7en higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 93% | 🍅 83% | No Country for Old Men holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Miramax / Paramount Vantage | New Line Cinema | Studio Distribution System |