AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Devil Wears Prada vs. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood leads with a total worldwide gross of $377.6 Million, out-grossing The Devil Wears Prada ($326.7M) by a margin of $50.9 Million.
The Devil Wears Prada
Comedy • 20th Century Fox
$326.7M Worldwide🍅 75%
Weekend Gross$27.5M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple9.33x Production Budget
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Comedy • Sony Pictures
$377.6M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$41.1M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple4.2x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Devil Wears Prada: $326.7M (46%)Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: $377.6M (54%)
The Devil Wears Prada (46%)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (54%)
The Devil Wears Prada
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$326.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$163.4M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$98.4M
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Sony PicturesWorldwide Gross:$377.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$188.8M
Production Budget:-$90M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$50M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$49.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood delivered a 4.20x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Devil Wears Prada | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $326.7M | $377.6M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$50.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $27.5M | $41.1M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood larger debut |
| Production Budget | $35M | $90M | The Devil Wears Prada leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $50M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$98.4M | +$49.3M | The Devil Wears Prada (+$49.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 9.33x | 4.20x | The Devil Wears Prada higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 75% | 🍅 85% | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Sony Pictures | Studio Distribution System |