AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hangover vs. The Devil Wears Prada: 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 The Devil Wears Prada ($326.7M) by a margin of $142.6 Million.
The Hangover
Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$469.3M Worldwide🍅 79%
Weekend Gross$45.0M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple13.41x Production Budget
The Devil Wears Prada
Comedy • 20th Century Fox
$326.7M Worldwide🍅 75%
Weekend Gross$27.5M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple9.33x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Hangover: $469.3M (59%)The Devil Wears Prada: $326.7M (41%)
The Hangover (59%)
The Devil Wears Prada (41%)
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
The Devil Wears Prada
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$326.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$163.4M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$98.4M
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 | The Devil Wears Prada | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $469.3M | $326.7M | The Hangover (+$142.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $45.0M | $27.5M | The Hangover larger debut |
| Production Budget | $35M | $35M | The Hangover leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$169.7M | +$98.4M | The Hangover (+$71.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 13.41x | 9.33x | The Hangover higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 79% | 🍅 75% | The Hangover holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |