AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Godfather 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 ($250.3M) by a margin of $660.5 Million.
The Godfather
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$250.3M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$0.3M
Production Budget$6M
Recoup Multiple41.72x Production Budget
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
The Godfather: $250.3M (22%)Bohemian Rhapsody: $910.8M (78%)
The Godfather (22%)
Bohemian Rhapsody (78%)
The Godfather
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$250.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$125.2M
Production Budget:-$6M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$89.2M
Bohemian Rhapsody
20th Century FoxWorldwide 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 Dimension | The Godfather | Bohemian Rhapsody | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $250.3M | $910.8M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$660.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.3M | $51.1M | Bohemian Rhapsody larger debut |
| Production Budget | $6M | $52M | The Godfather leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$89.2M | +$373.4M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$284.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 41.72x | 17.52x | The Godfather higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 60% | The Godfather holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |