AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Notting Hill vs. Pretty Woman: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Pretty Woman leads with a total worldwide gross of $463.4 Million, out-grossing Notting Hill ($363.9M) by a margin of $99.5 Million.
Notting Hill
Romance • Universal Pictures
$363.9M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$21.8M
Production Budget$42M
Recoup Multiple8.66x Production Budget
Pretty Woman
Romance • Touchstone Pictures
$463.4M Worldwide🍅 65%
Weekend Gross$11.3M
Production Budget$14M
Recoup Multiple33.1x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Notting Hill: $363.9M (44%)Pretty Woman: $463.4M (56%)
Notting Hill (44%)
Pretty Woman (56%)
Notting Hill
Universal PicturesWorldwide 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
Pretty Woman
Touchstone PicturesWorldwide Gross:$463.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$231.7M
Production Budget:-$14M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$187.7M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Pretty Woman delivered a 33.10x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Notting Hill | Pretty Woman | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $363.9M | $463.4M | Pretty Woman (+$99.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $21.8M | $11.3M | Notting Hill larger debut |
| Production Budget | $42M | $14M | Pretty Woman leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$109.9M | +$187.7M | Pretty Woman (+$77.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.66x | 33.10x | Pretty Woman higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 84% | 🍅 65% | Notting Hill holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Universal Pictures | Touchstone Pictures | Studio Distribution System |