AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Sicario vs. Se7en: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Se7en leads with a total worldwide gross of $327.3 Million, out-grossing Sicario ($84.9M) by a margin of $242.5 Million.
Sicario
Thriller • Lionsgate
$84.9M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$12.1M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple2.83x Production Budget
Se7en
Thriller • New Line Cinema
$327.3M Worldwide🍅 83%
Weekend Gross$13.9M
Production Budget$33M
Recoup Multiple9.92x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Sicario: $84.9M (21%)Se7en: $327.3M (79%)
Sicario (21%)
Se7en (79%)
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
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
Capital Efficiency Leader: Se7en delivered a 9.92x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Sicario | Se7en | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $84.9M | $327.3M | Se7en (+$242.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $12.1M | $13.9M | Se7en larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $33M | Sicario leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$17.6M | +$100.7M | Se7en (+$118.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.83x | 9.92x | Se7en higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 92% | 🍅 83% | Sicario holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | New Line Cinema | Studio Distribution System |