AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Super Mario Bros. Movie vs. Frozen: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie leads with a total worldwide gross of $1362.0 Million, out-grossing Frozen ($1284.5M) by a margin of $77.5 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
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1284.5M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$67.4M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple8.56x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Super Mario Bros. Movie: $1362.0M (51%)Frozen: $1284.5M (49%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (51%)
Frozen (49%)
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
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1284.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$642.3M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$409.8M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Super Mario Bros. Movie delivered a 13.62x 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 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1362.0M | $1284.5M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$77.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $146.4M | $67.4M | 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 | +$409.8M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$116.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 13.62x | 8.56x | The Super Mario Bros. Movie higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 59% | 🍅 90% | Frozen holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |