AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Prestige vs. Bohemian Rhapsody: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Bohemian Rhapsody leads with a total worldwide gross of $910.8 Million, out-grossing The Prestige ($109.7M) by a margin of $801.1 Million.
The Prestige
Drama • Touchstone Pictures / Warner Bros.
$109.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$14.8M
Production Budget$40M
Recoup Multiple2.74x Production Budget
Bohemian Rhapsody
Drama • 20th Century Fox
$910.8M Worldwide🍅 60%
Weekend Gross$51.1M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple17.52x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Prestige: $109.7M (11%)Bohemian Rhapsody: $910.8M (89%)
The Prestige (11%)
Bohemian Rhapsody (89%)
The Prestige
Touchstone Pictures / Warner Bros.Worldwide Gross:$109.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$54.8M
Production Budget:-$40M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$15.2M
Bohemian Rhapsody
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$910.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$455.4M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$373.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Bohemian Rhapsody delivered a 17.52x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Prestige | Bohemian Rhapsody | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $109.7M | $910.8M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$801.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $14.8M | $51.1M | Bohemian Rhapsody larger debut |
| Production Budget | $40M | $52M | The Prestige leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$15.2M | +$373.4M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$388.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.74x | 17.52x | Bohemian Rhapsody higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 77% | 🍅 60% | The Prestige holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Touchstone Pictures / Warner Bros. | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |