AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Departed vs. Goodfellas: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Departed leads with a total worldwide gross of $291.5 Million, out-grossing Goodfellas ($47.1M) by a margin of $244.4 Million.
The Departed
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$291.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$26.9M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple3.24x Production Budget
Goodfellas
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$47.1M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$6.4M
Production Budget$25M
Recoup Multiple1.88x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Departed: $291.5M (86%)Goodfellas: $47.1M (14%)
The Departed (86%)
Goodfellas (14%)
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
Goodfellas
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$47.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$23.6M
Production Budget:-$25M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$31.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Departed delivered a 3.24x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Departed | Goodfellas | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $291.5M | $47.1M | The Departed (+$244.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $26.9M | $6.4M | The Departed larger debut |
| Production Budget | $90M | $25M | Goodfellas leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $50M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$6.2M | -$31.4M | The Departed (+$37.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.24x | 1.88x | The Departed higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 96% | Goodfellas holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |