AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Smile 2 vs. A Quiet Place: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, A Quiet Place leads with a total worldwide gross of $341.0 Million, out-grossing Smile 2 ($135.0M) by a margin of $206.0 Million.

Smile 2

Smile 2

Horror • Paramount Pictures

$135.0M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$23.0M
Production Budget$28M
Recoup Multiple4.82x Production Budget
A Quiet Place

A Quiet Place

Horror • Paramount Pictures

$341.0M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$50.2M
Production Budget$17M
Recoup Multiple20.06x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: A Quiet Place
Smile 2: $135.0M (28%)A Quiet Place: $341.0M (72%)
Smile 2 (28%)
A Quiet Place (72%)

Smile 2

Paramount Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$135.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$67.5M
Production Budget:-$28M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$9.5M

A Quiet Place

Paramount Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$341.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$170.5M
Production Budget:-$17M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$123.5M
Capital Efficiency Leader: A Quiet Place delivered a 20.06x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionSmile 2A Quiet PlaceComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$135.0M$341.0MA Quiet Place (+$206.0M higher)
Opening Weekend$23.0M$50.2MA Quiet Place larger debut
Production Budget$28M$17MA Quiet Place leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$30MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$9.5M+$123.5MA Quiet Place (+$114.0M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple4.82x20.06xA Quiet Place higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 85%🍅 96%A Quiet Place holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorParamount PicturesParamount PicturesStudio Distribution System