Which movie had a higher box office gross, Notting Hill or Mamma Mia!?

Mamma Mia! generated higher worldwide box office receipts of $694M compared to $364M for Notting Hill.

What is the budget difference between Notting Hill and Mamma Mia!?

Notting Hill had an audited production budget of $42M, while Mamma Mia! had an estimated budget of $52M.

Which film has a higher Rotten Tomatoes score?

Notting Hill leads in critical consensus with 84% Certified Fresh, versus 55% for Mamma Mia!.

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Notting Hill vs. Mamma Mia!: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Mamma Mia! leads with a total worldwide gross of $694.4 Million, out-grossing Notting Hill ($363.9M) by a margin of $330.5 Million.

Notting Hill

Romance • Universal Pictures

$363.9M Worldwide🍅 84%

Weekend Gross$21.8M

Production Budget$42M

Recoup Multiple8.66x Production Budget

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Mamma Mia!

Romance • Universal Pictures

$694.4M Worldwide🍅 55%

Weekend Gross$27.8M

Production Budget$52M

Recoup Multiple13.35x Production Budget

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Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: Mamma Mia!

Notting Hill: $363.9M (34%)Mamma Mia!: $694.4M (66%)

Notting Hill (34%)

Mamma Mia! (66%)

Notting Hill

Universal Pictures

Worldwide Gross:$363.9M

Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$181.9M

Production Budget:-$42M

Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M

Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$109.9M

Mamma Mia!

Universal Pictures

Worldwide Gross:$694.4M

Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$347.2M

Production Budget:-$52M

Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M

Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$265.2M

Capital Efficiency Leader: Mamma Mia! delivered a 13.35x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence

Financial Dimension	Notting Hill	Mamma Mia!	Comparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross	$363.9M	$694.4M	Mamma Mia! (+$330.5M higher)
Opening Weekend	$21.8M	$27.8M	Mamma Mia! larger debut
Production Budget	$42M	$52M	Notting Hill leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing	$30M	$30M	Tentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow	+$109.9M	+$265.2M	Mamma Mia! (+$155.3M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple	8.66x	13.35x	Mamma Mia! higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score	🍅 84%	🍅 55%	Notting Hill holds critical acclaim
Studio & Distributor	Universal Pictures	Universal Pictures	Studio Distribution System

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