AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

The Invisible Man vs. The Nun: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Nun leads with a total worldwide gross of $365.6 Million, out-grossing The Invisible Man ($144.5M) by a margin of $221.1 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
The Nun

The Nun

Horror • Warner Bros. Pictures

$365.6M Worldwide🍅 25%
Weekend Gross$53.8M
Production Budget$22M
Recoup Multiple16.62x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: The Nun
The Invisible Man: $144.5M (28%)The Nun: $365.6M (72%)
The Invisible Man (28%)
The Nun (72%)

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

The Nun

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$365.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$182.8M
Production Budget:-$22M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$130.8M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Nun delivered a 16.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionThe Invisible ManThe NunComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$144.5M$365.6MThe Nun (+$221.1M higher)
Opening Weekend$28.2M$53.8MThe Nun larger debut
Production Budget$7M$22MThe Invisible Man leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$30MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$35.2M+$130.8MThe Nun (+$95.5M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple20.64x16.62xThe Invisible Man higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 92%🍅 25%The Invisible Man holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorUniversal PicturesWarner Bros. PicturesStudio Distribution System