AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 vs. Beauty and the Beast: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Beauty and the Beast leads with a total worldwide gross of $1266.1 Million, out-grossing The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 ($829.7M) by a margin of $436.4 Million.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
Fantasy • Summit Entertainment
$829.7M Worldwide🍅 49%
Weekend Gross$141.1M
Production Budget$120M
Recoup Multiple6.91x Production Budget
Beauty and the Beast
Fantasy • Walt Disney Studios
$1266.1M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$174.8M
Production Budget$254M
Recoup Multiple4.98x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2: $829.7M (40%)Beauty and the Beast: $1266.1M (60%)
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (40%)
Beauty and the Beast (60%)
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
Summit EntertainmentWorldwide Gross:$829.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$414.9M
Production Budget:-$120M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$66M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$228.9M
Beauty and the Beast
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1266.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$633.1M
Production Budget:-$254M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$140M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$239.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Beauty and the Beast delivered a 4.98x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 | Beauty and the Beast | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $829.7M | $1266.1M | Beauty and the Beast (+$436.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $141.1M | $174.8M | Beauty and the Beast larger debut |
| Production Budget | $120M | $254M | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $66M | $140M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$228.9M | +$239.4M | Beauty and the Beast (+$10.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.91x | 4.98x | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 49% | 🍅 71% | Beauty and the Beast holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Summit Entertainment | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |