AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story vs. Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Star Wars: The Force Awakens leads with a total worldwide gross of $2068.2 Million, out-grossing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ($1058.7M) by a margin of $1009.5 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
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Sci-Fi • Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios
$2068.2M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$248.0M
Production Budget$245M
Recoup Multiple8.44x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story: $1058.7M (34%)Star Wars: The Force Awakens: $2068.2M (66%)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (34%)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (66%)
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
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Lucasfilm / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$2068.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$1034.1M
Production Budget:-$245M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$135M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$654.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Star Wars: The Force Awakens delivered a 8.44x 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 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1058.7M | $2068.2M | Star Wars: The Force Awakens (+$1009.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $155.1M | $248.0M | Star Wars: The Force Awakens larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $245M | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $135M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$219.3M | +$654.4M | Star Wars: The Force Awakens (+$435.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.29x | 8.44x | Star Wars: The Force Awakens higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 84% | 🍅 93% | Star Wars: The Force Awakens holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios | Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |