AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

The Nun vs. A Quiet Place: 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 A Quiet Place ($341.0M) by a margin of $24.6 Million.

The Nun

The Nun

Horror • Warner Bros. Pictures

$365.6M Worldwide🍅 25%
Weekend Gross$53.8M
Production Budget$22M
Recoup Multiple16.62x 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: The Nun
The Nun: $365.6M (52%)A Quiet Place: $341.0M (48%)
The Nun (52%)
A Quiet Place (48%)

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

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: 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 NunA Quiet PlaceComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$365.6M$341.0MThe Nun (+$24.6M higher)
Opening Weekend$53.8M$50.2MThe Nun larger debut
Production Budget$22M$17MA Quiet Place leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$30MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$130.8M+$123.5MThe Nun (+$7.3M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple16.62x20.06xA Quiet Place higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 25%🍅 96%A Quiet Place holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorWarner Bros. PicturesParamount PicturesStudio Distribution System