AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Smile vs. It: Chapter One: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, It: Chapter One leads with a total worldwide gross of $704.2 Million, out-grossing Smile ($217.4M) by a margin of $486.8 Million.
Smile
Horror • Paramount Pictures
$217.4M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$22.6M
Production Budget$17M
Recoup Multiple12.79x Production Budget
It: Chapter One
Horror • New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.
$704.2M Worldwide🍅 86%
Weekend Gross$123.4M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple20.12x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Smile: $217.4M (24%)It: Chapter One: $704.2M (76%)
Smile (24%)
It: Chapter One (76%)
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
It: Chapter One
New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.Worldwide Gross:$704.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$352.1M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$287.1M
Capital Efficiency Leader: It: Chapter One delivered a 20.12x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Smile | It: Chapter One | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $217.4M | $704.2M | It: Chapter One (+$486.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $22.6M | $123.4M | It: Chapter One larger debut |
| Production Budget | $17M | $35M | Smile leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$61.7M | +$287.1M | It: Chapter One (+$225.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.79x | 20.12x | It: Chapter One higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 80% | 🍅 86% | It: Chapter One holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | New Line Cinema / Warner Bros. | Studio Distribution System |