AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Wolf of Wall Street vs. The Social Network: 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 The Social Network ($224.9M) by a margin of $182.0 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
The Social Network
Drama • Columbia Pictures
$224.9M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$22.4M
Production Budget$40M
Recoup Multiple5.62x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Wolf of Wall Street: $406.9M (64%)The Social Network: $224.9M (36%)
The Wolf of Wall Street (64%)
The Social Network (36%)
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
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
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 | The Social Network | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $406.9M | $224.9M | The Wolf of Wall Street (+$182.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $61.0M | $22.4M | The Wolf of Wall Street larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $40M | The Social Network leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$48.5M | +$42.5M | The Wolf of Wall Street (+$6.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.07x | 5.62x | The Social Network higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 94% | 🍅 96% | The Social Network holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Columbia Pictures | Studio Distribution System |