AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Social Network 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 Social Network ($224.9M) by a margin of $685.9 Million.
The Social Network
Drama • Columbia Pictures
$224.9M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$22.4M
Production Budget$40M
Recoup Multiple5.62x 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 Social Network: $224.9M (20%)Bohemian Rhapsody: $910.8M (80%)
The Social Network (20%)
Bohemian Rhapsody (80%)
The Social Network
Columbia PicturesWorldwide Gross:$224.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$112.5M
Production Budget:-$40M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$42.5M
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 Social Network | Bohemian Rhapsody | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $224.9M | $910.8M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$685.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $22.4M | $51.1M | Bohemian Rhapsody larger debut |
| Production Budget | $40M | $52M | The Social Network leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$42.5M | +$373.4M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$330.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.62x | 17.52x | Bohemian Rhapsody higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 96% | 🍅 60% | The Social Network holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Columbia Pictures | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |