AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Schindler's List vs. Bohemian Rhapsody: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Bohemian Rhapsody leads with a total worldwide gross of $910.8 Million, out-grossing Schindler's List ($322.2M) by a margin of $588.6 Million.
Schindler's List
Drama • Universal Pictures
$322.2M Worldwide🍅 98%
Weekend Gross$0.1M
Production Budget$22M
Recoup Multiple14.64x Production Budget
Bohemian Rhapsody
Drama • 20th Century Fox
$910.8M Worldwide🍅 60%
Weekend Gross$51.1M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple17.52x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Schindler's List: $322.2M (26%)Bohemian Rhapsody: $910.8M (74%)
Schindler's List (26%)
Bohemian Rhapsody (74%)
Schindler's List
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$322.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$161.1M
Production Budget:-$22M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$109.1M
Bohemian Rhapsody
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$910.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$455.4M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$373.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Bohemian Rhapsody delivered a 17.52x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Schindler's List | Bohemian Rhapsody | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $322.2M | $910.8M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$588.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.1M | $51.1M | Bohemian Rhapsody larger debut |
| Production Budget | $22M | $52M | Schindler's List leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$109.1M | +$373.4M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$264.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 14.64x | 17.52x | Bohemian Rhapsody higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 98% | 🍅 60% | Schindler's List holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Universal Pictures | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |