AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

The Invisible Man vs. A Quiet Place: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, A Quiet Place leads with a total worldwide gross of $341.0 Million, out-grossing The Invisible Man ($144.5M) by a margin of $196.5 Million.

The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man

Horror • Universal Pictures

$144.5M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$28.2M
Production Budget$7M
Recoup Multiple20.64x Production Budget
A Quiet Place

A Quiet Place

Horror • Paramount Pictures

$341.0M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$50.2M
Production Budget$17M
Recoup Multiple20.06x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: A Quiet Place
The Invisible Man: $144.5M (30%)A Quiet Place: $341.0M (70%)
The Invisible Man (30%)
A Quiet Place (70%)

The Invisible Man

Universal Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$144.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$72.2M
Production Budget:-$7M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$35.2M

A Quiet Place

Paramount Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$341.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$170.5M
Production Budget:-$17M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$123.5M
Capital Efficiency Leader: A Quiet Place delivered a 20.06x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionThe Invisible ManA Quiet PlaceComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$144.5M$341.0MA Quiet Place (+$196.5M higher)
Opening Weekend$28.2M$50.2MA Quiet Place larger debut
Production Budget$7M$17MThe Invisible Man leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$30MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$35.2M+$123.5MA Quiet Place (+$88.2M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple20.64x20.06xThe Invisible Man higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 92%🍅 96%A Quiet Place holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorUniversal PicturesParamount PicturesStudio Distribution System