AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Prestige vs. Forrest Gump: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Forrest Gump leads with a total worldwide gross of $678.2 Million, out-grossing The Prestige ($109.7M) by a margin of $568.6 Million.
The Prestige
Drama • Touchstone Pictures / Warner Bros.
$109.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$14.8M
Production Budget$40M
Recoup Multiple2.74x Production Budget
Forrest Gump
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$678.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$24.5M
Production Budget$55M
Recoup Multiple12.33x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Prestige: $109.7M (14%)Forrest Gump: $678.2M (86%)
The Prestige (14%)
Forrest Gump (86%)
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
Forrest Gump
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$678.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$339.1M
Production Budget:-$55M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$253.9M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Forrest Gump delivered a 12.33x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Prestige | Forrest Gump | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $109.7M | $678.2M | Forrest Gump (+$568.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $14.8M | $24.5M | Forrest Gump larger debut |
| Production Budget | $40M | $55M | The Prestige leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$15.2M | +$253.9M | Forrest Gump (+$269.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.74x | 12.33x | Forrest Gump higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 77% | 🍅 71% | The Prestige holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Touchstone Pictures / Warner Bros. | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |