AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Wolf of Wall Street vs. Shutter Island: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Wolf of Wall Street leads with a total worldwide gross of $406.9 Million, out-grossing Shutter Island ($294.8M) by a margin of $112.1 Million.
The Wolf of Wall Street
Biography / Comedy / Crime • Paramount Pictures
$406.9M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$61.0M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple4.07x Production Budget
Shutter Island
Mystery / Thriller • Paramount Pictures
$294.8M Worldwide🍅 95%
Weekend Gross$44.2M
Production Budget$80M
Recoup Multiple3.69x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Wolf of Wall Street: $406.9M (58%)Shutter Island: $294.8M (42%)
The Wolf of Wall Street (58%)
Shutter Island (42%)
The Wolf of Wall Street
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$406.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$203.4M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$48.5M
Shutter Island
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$294.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$147.4M
Production Budget:-$80M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$44M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$23.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Wolf of Wall Street delivered a 4.07x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Wolf of Wall Street | Shutter Island | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $406.9M | $294.8M | The Wolf of Wall Street (+$112.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $61.0M | $44.2M | The Wolf of Wall Street larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $80M | Shutter Island leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $44M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$48.5M | +$23.4M | The Wolf of Wall Street (+$25.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.07x | 3.69x | The Wolf of Wall Street higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 94% | 🍅 95% | Shutter Island holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |