AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Prisoners vs. Se7en: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Se7en leads with a total worldwide gross of $327.3 Million, out-grossing Prisoners ($122.1M) by a margin of $205.2 Million.
Prisoners
Thriller • Warner Bros. Pictures
$122.1M Worldwide🍅 81%
Weekend Gross$20.8M
Production Budget$46M
Recoup Multiple2.65x Production Budget
Se7en
Thriller • New Line Cinema
$327.3M Worldwide🍅 83%
Weekend Gross$13.9M
Production Budget$33M
Recoup Multiple9.92x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Prisoners: $122.1M (27%)Se7en: $327.3M (73%)
Prisoners (27%)
Se7en (73%)
Prisoners
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$122.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$61.1M
Production Budget:-$46M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$14.9M
Se7en
New Line CinemaWorldwide Gross:$327.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$163.7M
Production Budget:-$33M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$100.7M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Se7en delivered a 9.92x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Prisoners | Se7en | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $122.1M | $327.3M | Se7en (+$205.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $20.8M | $13.9M | Prisoners larger debut |
| Production Budget | $46M | $33M | Se7en leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$14.9M | +$100.7M | Se7en (+$115.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.65x | 9.92x | Se7en higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 81% | 🍅 83% | Se7en holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | New Line Cinema | Studio Distribution System |