AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Sicario vs. The Silence of the Lambs: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Silence of the Lambs leads with a total worldwide gross of $272.7 Million, out-grossing Sicario ($84.9M) by a margin of $187.9 Million.
Sicario
Thriller • Lionsgate
$84.9M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$12.1M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple2.83x Production Budget
The Silence of the Lambs
Thriller • Orion Pictures
$272.7M Worldwide🍅 95%
Weekend Gross$13.8M
Production Budget$19M
Recoup Multiple14.35x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Sicario: $84.9M (24%)The Silence of the Lambs: $272.7M (76%)
Sicario (24%)
The Silence of the Lambs (76%)
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
The Silence of the Lambs
Orion PicturesWorldwide Gross:$272.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$136.4M
Production Budget:-$19M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$87.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Silence of the Lambs delivered a 14.35x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Sicario | The Silence of the Lambs | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $84.9M | $272.7M | The Silence of the Lambs (+$187.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $12.1M | $13.8M | The Silence of the Lambs larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $19M | The Silence of the Lambs leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$17.6M | +$87.4M | The Silence of the Lambs (+$104.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.83x | 14.35x | The Silence of the Lambs higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 92% | 🍅 95% | The Silence of the Lambs holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Orion Pictures | Studio Distribution System |