AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Past Lives vs. Mamma Mia!: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Mamma Mia! leads with a total worldwide gross of $694.4 Million, out-grossing Past Lives ($42.2M) by a margin of $652.2 Million.
Past Lives
Romance • A24
$42.2M Worldwide🍅 95%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple3.52x Production Budget
Mamma Mia!
Romance • Universal Pictures
$694.4M Worldwide🍅 55%
Weekend Gross$27.8M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple13.35x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Past Lives: $42.2M (6%)Mamma Mia!: $694.4M (94%)
Past Lives (6%)
Mamma Mia! (94%)
Past Lives
A24Worldwide Gross:$42.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$21.1M
Production Budget:-$12M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$20.9M
Mamma Mia!
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$694.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$347.2M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$265.2M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Mamma Mia! delivered a 13.35x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Past Lives | Mamma Mia! | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $42.2M | $694.4M | Mamma Mia! (+$652.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.2M | $27.8M | Mamma Mia! larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $52M | Past Lives leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$20.9M | +$265.2M | Mamma Mia! (+$286.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.52x | 13.35x | Mamma Mia! higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 95% | 🍅 55% | Past Lives holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | A24 | Universal Pictures | Studio Distribution System |