AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Smile vs. The Nun: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Nun leads with a total worldwide gross of $365.6 Million, out-grossing Smile ($217.4M) by a margin of $148.1 Million.
Smile
Horror • Paramount Pictures
$217.4M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$22.6M
Production Budget$17M
Recoup Multiple12.79x Production Budget
The Nun
Horror • Warner Bros. Pictures
$365.6M Worldwide🍅 25%
Weekend Gross$53.8M
Production Budget$22M
Recoup Multiple16.62x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Smile: $217.4M (37%)The Nun: $365.6M (63%)
Smile (37%)
The Nun (63%)
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
The Nun
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$365.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$182.8M
Production Budget:-$22M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$130.8M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Nun delivered a 16.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Smile | The Nun | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $217.4M | $365.6M | The Nun (+$148.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $22.6M | $53.8M | The Nun larger debut |
| Production Budget | $17M | $22M | Smile leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$61.7M | +$130.8M | The Nun (+$69.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.79x | 16.62x | The Nun higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 80% | 🍅 25% | Smile holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |