Which movie had a higher box office gross, Superbad or The Hangover?

The Hangover generated higher worldwide box office receipts of $469M compared to $171M for Superbad.

What is the budget difference between Superbad and The Hangover?

Superbad had an audited production budget of $20M, while The Hangover had an estimated budget of $35M.

Which film has a higher Rotten Tomatoes score?

Superbad leads in critical consensus with 88% Certified Fresh, versus 79% for The Hangover.

AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Superbad vs. The Hangover: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Hangover leads with a total worldwide gross of $469.3 Million, out-grossing Superbad ($170.8M) by a margin of $298.5 Million.

Superbad

Comedy • Columbia Pictures

$170.8M Worldwide🍅 88%

Weekend Gross$33.1M

Production Budget$20M

Recoup Multiple8.54x Production Budget

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The Hangover

Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures

$469.3M Worldwide🍅 79%

Weekend Gross$45.0M

Production Budget$35M

Recoup Multiple13.41x Production Budget

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Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: The Hangover

Superbad: $170.8M (27%)The Hangover: $469.3M (73%)

Superbad (27%)

The Hangover (73%)

Superbad

Columbia Pictures

Worldwide 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

The Hangover

Warner Bros. Pictures

Worldwide Gross:$469.3M

Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$234.7M

Production Budget:-$35M

Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M

Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$169.7M

Capital Efficiency Leader: The Hangover delivered a 13.41x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence

Financial Dimension	Superbad	The Hangover	Comparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross	$170.8M	$469.3M	The Hangover (+$298.5M higher)
Opening Weekend	$33.1M	$45.0M	The Hangover larger debut
Production Budget	$20M	$35M	Superbad leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing	$30M	$30M	Tentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow	+$35.4M	+$169.7M	The Hangover (+$134.3M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple	8.54x	13.41x	The Hangover higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score	🍅 88%	🍅 79%	Superbad holds critical acclaim
Studio & Distributor	Columbia Pictures	Warner Bros. Pictures	Studio Distribution System

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