AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Star Wars: The Last Jedi vs. Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Star Wars: The Force Awakens leads with a total worldwide gross of $2068.2 Million, out-grossing Star Wars: The Last Jedi ($1334.4M) by a margin of $733.8 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
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Sci-Fi • Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios
$2068.2M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$248.0M
Production Budget$245M
Recoup Multiple8.44x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Star Wars: The Last Jedi: $1334.4M (39%)Star Wars: The Force Awakens: $2068.2M (61%)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (39%)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (61%)
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
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Lucasfilm / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$2068.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$1034.1M
Production Budget:-$245M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$135M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$654.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Star Wars: The Force Awakens delivered a 8.44x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1334.4M | $2068.2M | Star Wars: The Force Awakens (+$733.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $220.0M | $248.0M | Star Wars: The Force Awakens larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $245M | Star Wars: The Last Jedi leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $135M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$357.2M | +$654.4M | Star Wars: The Force Awakens (+$297.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.67x | 8.44x | Star Wars: The Force Awakens higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 93% | Star Wars: The Force Awakens holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios | Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |