AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Nun vs. The Conjuring: 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 The Conjuring ($320.4M) by a margin of $45.1 Million.
The Nun
Horror • Warner Bros. Pictures
$365.6M Worldwide🍅 25%
Weekend Gross$53.8M
Production Budget$22M
Recoup Multiple16.62x Production Budget
The Conjuring
Horror • New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.
$320.4M Worldwide🍅 86%
Weekend Gross$41.9M
Production Budget$20M
Recoup Multiple16.02x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Nun: $365.6M (53%)The Conjuring: $320.4M (47%)
The Nun (53%)
The Conjuring (47%)
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
The Conjuring
New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.Worldwide Gross:$320.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$160.2M
Production Budget:-$20M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$110.2M
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 Dimension | The Nun | The Conjuring | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $365.6M | $320.4M | The Nun (+$45.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $53.8M | $41.9M | The Nun larger debut |
| Production Budget | $22M | $20M | The Conjuring leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$130.8M | +$110.2M | The Nun (+$20.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 16.62x | 16.02x | The Nun higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 25% | 🍅 86% | The Conjuring holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | New Line Cinema / Warner Bros. | Studio Distribution System |