AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Departed vs. La La Land: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, La La Land leads with a total worldwide gross of $471.2 Million, out-grossing The Departed ($291.5M) by a margin of $179.8 Million.
The Departed
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$291.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$26.9M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple3.24x Production Budget
La La Land
Drama • Lionsgate
$471.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$0.9M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple15.71x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Departed: $291.5M (38%)La La Land: $471.2M (62%)
The Departed (38%)
La La Land (62%)
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
La La Land
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$471.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$235.6M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$175.6M
Capital Efficiency Leader: La La Land delivered a 15.71x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Departed | La La Land | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $291.5M | $471.2M | La La Land (+$179.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $26.9M | $0.9M | The Departed larger debut |
| Production Budget | $90M | $30M | La La Land leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $50M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$6.2M | +$175.6M | La La Land (+$169.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.24x | 15.71x | La La Land higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 91% | The Departed holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Lionsgate | Studio Distribution System |