AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Parasite vs. Bohemian Rhapsody: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Bohemian Rhapsody leads with a total worldwide gross of $910.8 Million, out-grossing Parasite ($262.7M) by a margin of $648.1 Million.
Parasite
Drama • CJ Entertainment / Neon
$262.7M Worldwide🍅 99%
Weekend Gross$0.4M
Production Budget$16M
Recoup Multiple16.95x Production Budget
Bohemian Rhapsody
Drama • 20th Century Fox
$910.8M Worldwide🍅 60%
Weekend Gross$51.1M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple17.52x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Parasite: $262.7M (22%)Bohemian Rhapsody: $910.8M (78%)
Parasite (22%)
Bohemian Rhapsody (78%)
Parasite
CJ Entertainment / NeonWorldwide Gross:$262.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$131.3M
Production Budget:-$16M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$85.8M
Bohemian Rhapsody
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$910.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$455.4M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$373.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Bohemian Rhapsody delivered a 17.52x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Parasite | Bohemian Rhapsody | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $262.7M | $910.8M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$648.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.4M | $51.1M | Bohemian Rhapsody larger debut |
| Production Budget | $16M | $52M | Parasite leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$85.8M | +$373.4M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$287.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 16.95x | 17.52x | Bohemian Rhapsody higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 99% | 🍅 60% | Parasite holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | CJ Entertainment / Neon | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |