AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Martian vs. Jurassic World: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Jurassic World leads with a total worldwide gross of $1671.5 Million, out-grossing The Martian ($630.2M) by a margin of $1041.4 Million.
The Martian
Sci-Fi • 20th Century Fox
$630.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$54.3M
Production Budget$108M
Recoup Multiple5.83x Production Budget
Jurassic World
Sci-Fi • Universal Pictures
$1671.5M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$208.8M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple11.14x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Martian: $630.2M (27%)Jurassic World: $1671.5M (73%)
The Martian (27%)
Jurassic World (73%)
The Martian
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$630.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$315.1M
Production Budget:-$108M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$59M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$147.7M
Jurassic World
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1671.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$835.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$603.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Jurassic World delivered a 11.14x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Martian | Jurassic World | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $630.2M | $1671.5M | Jurassic World (+$1041.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $54.3M | $208.8M | Jurassic World larger debut |
| Production Budget | $108M | $150M | The Martian leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $59M | $83M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$147.7M | +$603.3M | Jurassic World (+$455.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.83x | 11.14x | Jurassic World higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 71% | The Martian holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Universal Pictures | Studio Distribution System |