AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hunger Games vs. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire leads with a total worldwide gross of $865.0 Million, out-grossing The Hunger Games ($694.4M) by a margin of $170.6 Million.
The Hunger Games
Action • Lionsgate
$694.4M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$152.5M
Production Budget$78M
Recoup Multiple8.9x Production Budget
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Action • Lionsgate
$865.0M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$158.1M
Production Budget$130M
Recoup Multiple6.65x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Hunger Games: $694.4M (45%)The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: $865.0M (55%)
The Hunger Games (45%)
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (55%)
The Hunger Games
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$694.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$347.2M
Production Budget:-$78M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$43M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$226.3M
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$865.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$432.5M
Production Budget:-$130M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$72M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$231.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire delivered a 6.65x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Hunger Games | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $694.4M | $865.0M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (+$170.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $152.5M | $158.1M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire larger debut |
| Production Budget | $78M | $130M | The Hunger Games leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $43M | $72M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$226.3M | +$231.0M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (+$4.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.90x | 6.65x | The Hunger Games higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 84% | 🍅 90% | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Lionsgate | Studio Distribution System |