AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood vs. The Devil Wears Prada: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood leads with a total worldwide gross of $377.6 Million, out-grossing The Devil Wears Prada ($326.7M) by a margin of $50.9 Million.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Comedy • Sony Pictures

$377.6M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$41.1M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple4.2x Production Budget
The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada

Comedy • 20th Century Fox

$326.7M Worldwide🍅 75%
Weekend Gross$27.5M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple9.33x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: The Devil Wears Prada
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: $377.6M (54%)The Devil Wears Prada: $326.7M (46%)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (54%)
The Devil Wears Prada (46%)

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Sony Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$377.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$188.8M
Production Budget:-$90M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$50M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$49.3M

The Devil Wears Prada

20th Century Fox
Worldwide Gross:$326.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$163.4M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$98.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood delivered a 4.20x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionOnce Upon a Time in HollywoodThe Devil Wears PradaComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$377.6M$326.7MOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$50.9M higher)
Opening Weekend$41.1M$27.5MOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood larger debut
Production Budget$90M$35MThe Devil Wears Prada leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$50M$30MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$49.3M+$98.4MThe Devil Wears Prada (+$49.0M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple4.20x9.33xThe Devil Wears Prada higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 85%🍅 75%Once Upon a Time in Hollywood holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorSony Pictures20th Century FoxStudio Distribution System