AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Departed vs. Bohemian Rhapsody: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Bohemian Rhapsody leads with a total worldwide gross of $910.8 Million, out-grossing The Departed ($291.5M) by a margin of $619.3 Million.
The Departed
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$291.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$26.9M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple3.24x Production Budget
Bohemian Rhapsody
Drama • 20th Century Fox
$910.8M Worldwide🍅 60%
Weekend Gross$51.1M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple17.52x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Departed: $291.5M (24%)Bohemian Rhapsody: $910.8M (76%)
The Departed (24%)
Bohemian Rhapsody (76%)
The Departed
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$291.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$145.7M
Production Budget:-$90M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$50M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$6.2M
Bohemian Rhapsody
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$910.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$455.4M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$373.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Bohemian Rhapsody delivered a 17.52x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Departed | Bohemian Rhapsody | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $291.5M | $910.8M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$619.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $26.9M | $51.1M | Bohemian Rhapsody larger debut |
| Production Budget | $90M | $52M | Bohemian Rhapsody leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $50M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$6.2M | +$373.4M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$367.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.24x | 17.52x | Bohemian Rhapsody higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 60% | The Departed holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |