AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Shrek 2 vs. The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie leads with a total worldwide gross of $1362.0 Million, out-grossing Shrek 2 ($928.8M) by a margin of $433.2 Million.
Shrek 2
Animated • DreamWorks Animation
$928.8M Worldwide🍅 89%
Weekend Gross$108.0M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple6.19x Production Budget
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1362.0M Worldwide🍅 59%
Weekend Gross$146.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple13.62x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Shrek 2: $928.8M (41%)The Super Mario Bros. Movie: $1362.0M (59%)
Shrek 2 (41%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (59%)
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
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1362.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$681.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$526.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Super Mario Bros. Movie delivered a 13.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Shrek 2 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $928.8M | $1362.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$433.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $108.0M | $146.4M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie larger debut |
| Production Budget | $150M | $100M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $83M | $55M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$231.9M | +$526.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$294.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.19x | 13.62x | The Super Mario Bros. Movie higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 89% | 🍅 59% | Shrek 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | DreamWorks Animation | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Studio Distribution System |