AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Notebook vs. Pretty Woman: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Pretty Woman leads with a total worldwide gross of $463.4 Million, out-grossing The Notebook ($117.8M) by a margin of $345.6 Million.
The Notebook
Romance • New Line Cinema
$117.8M Worldwide🍅 54%
Weekend Gross$13.5M
Production Budget$29M
Recoup Multiple4.06x Production Budget
Pretty Woman
Romance • Touchstone Pictures
$463.4M Worldwide🍅 65%
Weekend Gross$11.3M
Production Budget$14M
Recoup Multiple33.1x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Notebook: $117.8M (20%)Pretty Woman: $463.4M (80%)
The Notebook (20%)
Pretty Woman (80%)
The Notebook
New Line CinemaWorldwide Gross:$117.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$58.9M
Production Budget:-$29M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$0.1M
Pretty Woman
Touchstone PicturesWorldwide Gross:$463.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$231.7M
Production Budget:-$14M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$187.7M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Pretty Woman delivered a 33.10x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Notebook | Pretty Woman | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $117.8M | $463.4M | Pretty Woman (+$345.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $13.5M | $11.3M | The Notebook larger debut |
| Production Budget | $29M | $14M | Pretty Woman leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$0.1M | +$187.7M | Pretty Woman (+$187.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.06x | 33.10x | Pretty Woman higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 54% | 🍅 65% | Pretty Woman holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | New Line Cinema | Touchstone Pictures | Studio Distribution System |