AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Departed vs. Forrest Gump: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Forrest Gump leads with a total worldwide gross of $678.2 Million, out-grossing The Departed ($291.5M) by a margin of $386.7 Million.
The Departed
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$291.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$26.9M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple3.24x Production Budget
Forrest Gump
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$678.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$24.5M
Production Budget$55M
Recoup Multiple12.33x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Departed: $291.5M (30%)Forrest Gump: $678.2M (70%)
The Departed (30%)
Forrest Gump (70%)
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
Forrest Gump
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$678.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$339.1M
Production Budget:-$55M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$253.9M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Forrest Gump delivered a 12.33x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Departed | Forrest Gump | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $291.5M | $678.2M | Forrest Gump (+$386.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $26.9M | $24.5M | The Departed larger debut |
| Production Budget | $90M | $55M | Forrest Gump leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $50M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$6.2M | +$253.9M | Forrest Gump (+$247.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.24x | 12.33x | Forrest Gump higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 71% | The Departed holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |