AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Social Network 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 Social Network ($224.9M) by a margin of $453.3 Million.
The Social Network
Drama • Columbia Pictures
$224.9M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$22.4M
Production Budget$40M
Recoup Multiple5.62x 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 Social Network: $224.9M (25%)Forrest Gump: $678.2M (75%)
The Social Network (25%)
Forrest Gump (75%)
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
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 Social Network | Forrest Gump | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $224.9M | $678.2M | Forrest Gump (+$453.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $22.4M | $24.5M | Forrest Gump larger debut |
| Production Budget | $40M | $55M | The Social Network leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$42.5M | +$253.9M | Forrest Gump (+$211.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.62x | 12.33x | Forrest Gump higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 96% | 🍅 71% | The Social Network holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Columbia Pictures | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |