AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

The Godfather Part II 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 Godfather Part II ($88.0M) by a margin of $822.8 Million.

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

Drama • Paramount Pictures

$88.0M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$13M
Recoup Multiple6.77x Production Budget
Bohemian Rhapsody

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

Margin Leader: Bohemian Rhapsody
The Godfather Part II: $88.0M (9%)Bohemian Rhapsody: $910.8M (91%)
The Godfather Part II (9%)
Bohemian Rhapsody (91%)

The Godfather Part II

Paramount Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$88.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$44.0M
Production Budget:-$13M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$1.0M

Bohemian Rhapsody

20th Century Fox
Worldwide 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 DimensionThe Godfather Part IIBohemian RhapsodyComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$88.0M$910.8MBohemian Rhapsody (+$822.8M higher)
Opening Weekend$0.2M$51.1MBohemian Rhapsody larger debut
Production Budget$13M$52MThe Godfather Part II leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$30MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$1.0M+$373.4MBohemian Rhapsody (+$372.4M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple6.77x17.52xBohemian Rhapsody higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 96%🍅 60%The Godfather Part II holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorParamount Pictures20th Century FoxStudio Distribution System