AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Godfather Part II 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 Godfather Part II ($88.0M) by a margin of $383.2 Million.
The Godfather Part II
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$88.0M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$13M
Recoup Multiple6.77x Production Budget
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 Godfather Part II: $88.0M (16%)La La Land: $471.2M (84%)
The Godfather Part II (16%)
La La Land (84%)
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
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 Godfather Part II | La La Land | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $88.0M | $471.2M | La La Land (+$383.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.2M | $0.9M | La La Land larger debut |
| Production Budget | $13M | $30M | The Godfather Part II leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$1.0M | +$175.6M | La La Land (+$174.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.77x | 15.71x | La La Land higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 96% | 🍅 91% | The Godfather Part II holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Lionsgate | Studio Distribution System |