AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Godfather Part II 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 Godfather Part II ($88.0M) by a margin of $590.2 Million.
The Godfather Part II
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$88.0M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$13M
Recoup Multiple6.77x 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 Godfather Part II: $88.0M (11%)Forrest Gump: $678.2M (89%)
The Godfather Part II (11%)
Forrest Gump (89%)
The Godfather Part II
Paramount PicturesWorldwide 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
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 Godfather Part II | Forrest Gump | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $88.0M | $678.2M | Forrest Gump (+$590.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.2M | $24.5M | Forrest Gump larger debut |
| Production Budget | $13M | $55M | The Godfather Part II leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$1.0M | +$253.9M | Forrest Gump (+$252.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.77x | 12.33x | Forrest Gump higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 96% | 🍅 71% | The Godfather Part II holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |