AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Sicario 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 Sicario ($84.9M) by a margin of $284.5 Million.
Sicario
Thriller • Lionsgate
$84.9M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$12.1M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple2.83x 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
Sicario: $84.9M (19%)Gone Girl: $369.3M (81%)
Sicario (19%)
Gone Girl (81%)
Sicario
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$84.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$42.4M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$17.6M
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 | Sicario | Gone Girl | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $84.9M | $369.3M | Gone Girl (+$284.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $12.1M | $37.5M | Gone Girl larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $61M | Sicario leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $34M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$17.6M | +$90.1M | Gone Girl (+$107.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.83x | 6.05x | Gone Girl higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 92% | 🍅 88% | Sicario holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |