AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Nun vs. It: Chapter One: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, It: Chapter One leads with a total worldwide gross of $704.2 Million, out-grossing The Nun ($365.6M) by a margin of $338.7 Million.

The Nun
Horror • Warner Bros. Pictures
$365.6M Worldwide🍅 25%
Weekend Gross$53.8M
Production Budget$22M
Recoup Multiple16.62x Production Budget
It: Chapter One
Horror • New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.
$704.2M Worldwide🍅 86%
Weekend Gross$123.4M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple20.12x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Nun: $365.6M (34%)It: Chapter One: $704.2M (66%)
The Nun (34%)
It: Chapter One (66%)
The Nun
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide 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
It: Chapter One
New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.Worldwide Gross:$704.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$352.1M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$287.1M
Capital Efficiency Leader: It: Chapter One delivered a 20.12x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Nun | It: Chapter One | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $365.6M | $704.2M | It: Chapter One (+$338.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $53.8M | $123.4M | It: Chapter One larger debut |
| Production Budget | $22M | $35M | The Nun leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$130.8M | +$287.1M | It: Chapter One (+$156.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 16.62x | 20.12x | It: Chapter One higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 25% | 🍅 86% | It: Chapter One holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | New Line Cinema / Warner Bros. | Studio Distribution System |