AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Shrek 2 vs. Frozen II: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Frozen II leads with a total worldwide gross of $1453.7 Million, out-grossing Shrek 2 ($928.8M) by a margin of $524.9 Million.
Shrek 2
Animated • DreamWorks Animation
$928.8M Worldwide🍅 89%
Weekend Gross$108.0M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple6.19x Production Budget
Frozen II
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1453.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$130.3M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple9.69x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Shrek 2: $928.8M (39%)Frozen II: $1453.7M (61%)
Shrek 2 (39%)
Frozen II (61%)
Shrek 2
DreamWorks AnimationWorldwide Gross:$928.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$464.4M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$231.9M
Frozen II
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1453.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$726.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$494.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Frozen II delivered a 9.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Shrek 2 | Frozen II | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $928.8M | $1453.7M | Frozen II (+$524.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $108.0M | $130.3M | Frozen II larger debut |
| Production Budget | $150M | $150M | Shrek 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $83M | $83M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$231.9M | +$494.3M | Frozen II (+$262.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.19x | 9.69x | Frozen II higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 89% | 🍅 77% | Shrek 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | DreamWorks Animation | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |