AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Smile 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 ($217.4M) by a margin of $123.5 Million.
Smile
Horror • Paramount Pictures
$217.4M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$22.6M
Production Budget$17M
Recoup Multiple12.79x 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: $217.4M (39%)A Quiet Place: $341.0M (61%)
Smile (39%)
A Quiet Place (61%)
Smile
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$217.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$108.7M
Production Budget:-$17M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$61.7M
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 | A Quiet Place | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $217.4M | $341.0M | A Quiet Place (+$123.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $22.6M | $50.2M | A Quiet Place larger debut |
| Production Budget | $17M | $17M | Smile leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$61.7M | +$123.5M | A Quiet Place (+$61.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.79x | 20.06x | A Quiet Place higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 80% | 🍅 96% | A Quiet Place holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |