AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Superbad vs. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood leads with a total worldwide gross of $377.6 Million, out-grossing Superbad ($170.8M) by a margin of $206.8 Million.
Superbad
Comedy • Columbia Pictures
$170.8M Worldwide🍅 88%
Weekend Gross$33.1M
Production Budget$20M
Recoup Multiple8.54x Production Budget
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Comedy • Sony Pictures
$377.6M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$41.1M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple4.2x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Superbad: $170.8M (31%)Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: $377.6M (69%)
Superbad (31%)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (69%)
Superbad
Columbia PicturesWorldwide Gross:$170.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$85.4M
Production Budget:-$20M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$35.4M
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Sony PicturesWorldwide Gross:$377.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$188.8M
Production Budget:-$90M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$50M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$49.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood delivered a 4.20x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Superbad | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $170.8M | $377.6M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$206.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $33.1M | $41.1M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood larger debut |
| Production Budget | $20M | $90M | Superbad leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $50M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$35.4M | +$49.3M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$13.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.54x | 4.20x | Superbad higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 88% | 🍅 85% | Superbad holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Columbia Pictures | Sony Pictures | Studio Distribution System |