AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Super Mario Bros. Movie vs. Frozen II: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Frozen II leads with a total worldwide gross of $1453.7 Million, out-grossing The Super Mario Bros. Movie ($1362.0M) by a margin of $91.7 Million.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1362.0M Worldwide🍅 59%
Weekend Gross$146.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple13.62x Production Budget
Frozen II
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1453.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$130.3M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple9.69x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Super Mario Bros. Movie: $1362.0M (48%)Frozen II: $1453.7M (52%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (48%)
Frozen II (52%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1362.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$681.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$526.0M
Frozen II
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1453.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$726.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$494.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Frozen II delivered a 9.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Frozen II | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1362.0M | $1453.7M | Frozen II (+$91.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $146.4M | $130.3M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $150M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $83M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$526.0M | +$494.3M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$31.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 13.62x | 9.69x | The Super Mario Bros. Movie higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 59% | 🍅 77% | Frozen II holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |