AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood vs. The Hangover: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Hangover leads with a total worldwide gross of $469.3 Million, out-grossing Once Upon a Time in Hollywood ($377.6M) by a margin of $91.7 Million.
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 Hangover
Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$469.3M Worldwide🍅 79%
Weekend Gross$45.0M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple13.41x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: $377.6M (45%)The Hangover: $469.3M (55%)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (45%)
The Hangover (55%)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Sony PicturesWorldwide 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 Hangover
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$469.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$234.7M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$169.7M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Hangover delivered a 13.41x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | The Hangover | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $377.6M | $469.3M | The Hangover (+$91.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $41.1M | $45.0M | The Hangover larger debut |
| Production Budget | $90M | $35M | The Hangover leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $50M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$49.3M | +$169.7M | The Hangover (+$120.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.20x | 13.41x | The Hangover higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 79% | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Sony Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |