AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hangover vs. Superbad: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Hangover leads with a total worldwide gross of $469.3 Million, out-grossing Superbad ($170.8M) by a margin of $298.5 Million.
The Hangover
Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$469.3M Worldwide🍅 79%
Weekend Gross$45.0M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple13.41x Production Budget
Superbad
Comedy • Columbia Pictures
$170.8M Worldwide🍅 88%
Weekend Gross$33.1M
Production Budget$20M
Recoup Multiple8.54x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Hangover: $469.3M (73%)Superbad: $170.8M (27%)
The Hangover (73%)
Superbad (27%)
The Hangover
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$469.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$234.7M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$169.7M
Superbad
Columbia PicturesWorldwide Gross:$170.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$85.4M
Production Budget:-$20M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$35.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Hangover delivered a 13.41x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Hangover | Superbad | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $469.3M | $170.8M | The Hangover (+$298.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $45.0M | $33.1M | The Hangover larger debut |
| Production Budget | $35M | $20M | Superbad leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$169.7M | +$35.4M | The Hangover (+$134.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 13.41x | 8.54x | The Hangover higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 79% | 🍅 88% | Superbad holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Columbia Pictures | Studio Distribution System |