AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Poor Things 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 Poor Things ($117.6M) by a margin of $353.6 Million.
Poor Things
Comedy / Drama / Romance • Searchlight Pictures
$117.6M Worldwide🍅 87%
Weekend Gross$17.6M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple3.36x 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
Poor Things: $117.6M (20%)La La Land: $471.2M (80%)
Poor Things (20%)
La La Land (80%)
Poor Things
Searchlight PicturesWorldwide Gross:$117.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$58.8M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$6.2M
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 | Poor Things | La La Land | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $117.6M | $471.2M | La La Land (+$353.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $17.6M | $0.9M | Poor Things larger debut |
| Production Budget | $35M | $30M | La La Land leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$6.2M | +$175.6M | La La Land (+$181.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.36x | 15.71x | La La Land higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 87% | 🍅 91% | La La Land holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Searchlight Pictures | Lionsgate | Studio Distribution System |