AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Parasite vs. Forrest Gump: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Forrest Gump leads with a total worldwide gross of $678.2 Million, out-grossing Parasite ($262.7M) by a margin of $415.6 Million.
Parasite
Drama • CJ Entertainment / Neon
$262.7M Worldwide🍅 99%
Weekend Gross$0.4M
Production Budget$16M
Recoup Multiple16.95x Production Budget
Forrest Gump
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$678.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$24.5M
Production Budget$55M
Recoup Multiple12.33x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Parasite: $262.7M (28%)Forrest Gump: $678.2M (72%)
Parasite (28%)
Forrest Gump (72%)
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
Forrest Gump
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$678.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$339.1M
Production Budget:-$55M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$253.9M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Forrest Gump delivered a 12.33x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Parasite | Forrest Gump | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $262.7M | $678.2M | Forrest Gump (+$415.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.4M | $24.5M | Forrest Gump larger debut |
| Production Budget | $16M | $55M | Parasite leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$85.8M | +$253.9M | Forrest Gump (+$168.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 16.95x | 12.33x | Parasite higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 99% | 🍅 71% | Parasite holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | CJ Entertainment / Neon | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |