AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story vs. Avatar: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Avatar leads with a total worldwide gross of $2923.7 Million, out-grossing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ($1058.7M) by a margin of $1865.0 Million.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Sci-Fi • Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios
$1058.7M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$155.1M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple5.29x Production Budget
Avatar
Sci-Fi • 20th Century Fox
$2923.7M Worldwide🍅 82%
Weekend Gross$77.0M
Production Budget$237M
Recoup Multiple12.34x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story: $1058.7M (27%)Avatar: $2923.7M (73%)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (27%)
Avatar (73%)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Lucasfilm / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1058.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$529.3M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$219.3M
Avatar
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$2923.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$1461.9M
Production Budget:-$237M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$130M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$1094.5M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Avatar delivered a 12.34x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | Avatar | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1058.7M | $2923.7M | Avatar (+$1865.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $155.1M | $77.0M | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $237M | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $130M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$219.3M | +$1094.5M | Avatar (+$875.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.29x | 12.34x | Avatar higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 84% | 🍅 82% | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |