AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Past Lives vs. Pretty Woman: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Pretty Woman leads with a total worldwide gross of $463.4 Million, out-grossing Past Lives ($42.2M) by a margin of $421.2 Million.
Past Lives
Romance • A24
$42.2M Worldwide🍅 95%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple3.52x Production Budget
Pretty Woman
Romance • Touchstone Pictures
$463.4M Worldwide🍅 65%
Weekend Gross$11.3M
Production Budget$14M
Recoup Multiple33.1x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Past Lives: $42.2M (8%)Pretty Woman: $463.4M (92%)
Past Lives (8%)
Pretty Woman (92%)
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
Pretty Woman
Touchstone PicturesWorldwide Gross:$463.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$231.7M
Production Budget:-$14M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$187.7M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Pretty Woman delivered a 33.10x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Past Lives | Pretty Woman | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $42.2M | $463.4M | Pretty Woman (+$421.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.2M | $11.3M | Pretty Woman larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $14M | Past Lives leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$20.9M | +$187.7M | Pretty Woman (+$208.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.52x | 33.10x | Pretty Woman higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 95% | 🍅 65% | Past Lives holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | A24 | Touchstone Pictures | Studio Distribution System |