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
Horror • Paramount Pictures
$135.0M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$23.0M
Production Budget$28M
Recoup Multiple4.82x Production Budget

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
Smile 2: $135.0M (28%)A Quiet Place: $341.0M (72%)
Smile 2 (28%)
A Quiet Place (72%)
Smile 2
Paramount PicturesWorldwide 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 PicturesWorldwide 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 Dimension | Smile 2 | A Quiet Place | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $135.0M | $341.0M | A Quiet Place (+$206.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $23.0M | $50.2M | A Quiet Place larger debut |
| Production Budget | $28M | $17M | A Quiet Place leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$9.5M | +$123.5M | A Quiet Place (+$114.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.82x | 20.06x | A Quiet Place higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 96% | A Quiet Place holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |