AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Grand Budapest Hotel 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 Grand Budapest Hotel ($173.1M) by a margin of $737.7 Million.
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Drama • Fox Searchlight Pictures
$173.1M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$0.8M
Production Budget$25M
Recoup Multiple6.92x 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 Grand Budapest Hotel: $173.1M (16%)Bohemian Rhapsody: $910.8M (84%)
The Grand Budapest Hotel (16%)
Bohemian Rhapsody (84%)
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Fox Searchlight PicturesWorldwide Gross:$173.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$86.5M
Production Budget:-$25M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$31.5M
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 Grand Budapest Hotel | Bohemian Rhapsody | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $173.1M | $910.8M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$737.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.8M | $51.1M | Bohemian Rhapsody larger debut |
| Production Budget | $25M | $52M | The Grand Budapest Hotel leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$31.5M | +$373.4M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$341.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.92x | 17.52x | Bohemian Rhapsody higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 92% | 🍅 60% | The Grand Budapest Hotel holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Fox Searchlight Pictures | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |