AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Menu vs. Se7en: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Se7en leads with a total worldwide gross of $327.3 Million, out-grossing The Menu ($79.6M) by a margin of $247.7 Million.
The Menu
Thriller • Searchlight Pictures
$79.6M Worldwide🍅 88%
Weekend Gross$9.0M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple2.65x Production Budget
Se7en
Thriller • New Line Cinema
$327.3M Worldwide🍅 83%
Weekend Gross$13.9M
Production Budget$33M
Recoup Multiple9.92x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Menu: $79.6M (20%)Se7en: $327.3M (80%)
The Menu (20%)
Se7en (80%)
The Menu
Searchlight PicturesWorldwide Gross:$79.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$39.8M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$20.2M
Se7en
New Line CinemaWorldwide Gross:$327.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$163.7M
Production Budget:-$33M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$100.7M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Se7en delivered a 9.92x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Menu | Se7en | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $79.6M | $327.3M | Se7en (+$247.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $9.0M | $13.9M | Se7en larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $33M | The Menu leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$20.2M | +$100.7M | Se7en (+$120.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.65x | 9.92x | Se7en higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 88% | 🍅 83% | The Menu holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Searchlight Pictures | New Line Cinema | Studio Distribution System |