AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Godfather vs. The Godfather Part II: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Godfather leads with a total worldwide gross of $250.3 Million, out-grossing The Godfather Part II ($88.0M) by a margin of $162.3 Million.
The Godfather
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$250.3M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$0.3M
Production Budget$6M
Recoup Multiple41.72x Production Budget
The Godfather Part II
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$88.0M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$13M
Recoup Multiple6.77x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Godfather: $250.3M (74%)The Godfather Part II: $88.0M (26%)
The Godfather (74%)
The Godfather Part II (26%)
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
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
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Godfather delivered a 41.72x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Godfather | The Godfather Part II | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $250.3M | $88.0M | The Godfather (+$162.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.3M | $0.2M | The Godfather larger debut |
| Production Budget | $6M | $13M | The Godfather leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$89.2M | +$1.0M | The Godfather (+$88.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 41.72x | 6.77x | The Godfather higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 96% | The Godfather holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |