AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Star Wars: The Last Jedi vs. Avatar: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Avatar leads with a total worldwide gross of $2923.7 Million, out-grossing Star Wars: The Last Jedi ($1334.4M) by a margin of $1589.3 Million.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Sci-Fi • Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios
$1334.4M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$220.0M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple6.67x Production Budget
Avatar
Sci-Fi • 20th Century Fox
$2923.7M Worldwide🍅 82%
Weekend Gross$77.0M
Production Budget$237M
Recoup Multiple12.34x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Star Wars: The Last Jedi: $1334.4M (31%)Avatar: $2923.7M (69%)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (31%)
Avatar (69%)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Lucasfilm / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1334.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$667.2M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$357.2M
Avatar
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$2923.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$1461.9M
Production Budget:-$237M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$130M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$1094.5M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Avatar delivered a 12.34x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Avatar | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1334.4M | $2923.7M | Avatar (+$1589.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $220.0M | $77.0M | Star Wars: The Last Jedi larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $237M | Star Wars: The Last Jedi leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $130M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$357.2M | +$1094.5M | Avatar (+$737.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.67x | 12.34x | Avatar higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 82% | Star Wars: The Last Jedi holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |