AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Se7en vs. Gone Girl: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Gone Girl leads with a total worldwide gross of $369.3 Million, out-grossing Se7en ($327.3M) by a margin of $42.0 Million.
Se7en
Thriller • New Line Cinema
$327.3M Worldwide🍅 83%
Weekend Gross$13.9M
Production Budget$33M
Recoup Multiple9.92x Production Budget
Gone Girl
Thriller • 20th Century Fox
$369.3M Worldwide🍅 88%
Weekend Gross$37.5M
Production Budget$61M
Recoup Multiple6.05x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Se7en: $327.3M (47%)Gone Girl: $369.3M (53%)
Se7en (47%)
Gone Girl (53%)
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
Gone Girl
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$369.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$184.7M
Production Budget:-$61M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$34M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$90.1M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Gone Girl delivered a 6.05x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Se7en | Gone Girl | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $327.3M | $369.3M | Gone Girl (+$42.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $13.9M | $37.5M | Gone Girl larger debut |
| Production Budget | $33M | $61M | Se7en leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $34M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$100.7M | +$90.1M | Se7en (+$10.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 9.92x | 6.05x | Se7en higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 83% | 🍅 88% | Gone Girl holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | New Line Cinema | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |