AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Parasite vs. La La Land: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, La La Land leads with a total worldwide gross of $471.2 Million, out-grossing Parasite ($262.7M) by a margin of $208.6 Million.
Parasite
Drama • CJ Entertainment / Neon
$262.7M Worldwide🍅 99%
Weekend Gross$0.4M
Production Budget$16M
Recoup Multiple16.95x Production Budget
La La Land
Drama • Lionsgate
$471.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$0.9M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple15.71x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Parasite: $262.7M (36%)La La Land: $471.2M (64%)
Parasite (36%)
La La Land (64%)
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
La La Land
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$471.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$235.6M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$175.6M
Capital Efficiency Leader: La La Land delivered a 15.71x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Parasite | La La Land | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $262.7M | $471.2M | La La Land (+$208.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.4M | $0.9M | La La Land larger debut |
| Production Budget | $16M | $30M | Parasite leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$85.8M | +$175.6M | La La Land (+$89.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 16.95x | 15.71x | Parasite higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 99% | 🍅 91% | Parasite holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | CJ Entertainment / Neon | Lionsgate | Studio Distribution System |