AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Past Lives vs. Notting Hill: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Notting Hill leads with a total worldwide gross of $363.9 Million, out-grossing Past Lives ($42.2M) by a margin of $321.7 Million.
Past Lives
Romance • A24
$42.2M Worldwide🍅 95%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple3.52x Production Budget
Notting Hill
Romance • Universal Pictures
$363.9M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$21.8M
Production Budget$42M
Recoup Multiple8.66x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Past Lives: $42.2M (10%)Notting Hill: $363.9M (90%)
Past Lives (10%)
Notting Hill (90%)
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
Notting Hill
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$363.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$181.9M
Production Budget:-$42M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$109.9M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Notting Hill delivered a 8.66x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Past Lives | Notting Hill | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $42.2M | $363.9M | Notting Hill (+$321.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.2M | $21.8M | Notting Hill larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $42M | Past Lives leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$20.9M | +$109.9M | Notting Hill (+$130.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.52x | 8.66x | Notting Hill higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 95% | 🍅 84% | Past Lives holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | A24 | Universal Pictures | Studio Distribution System |