AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
There Will Be Blood vs. Bohemian Rhapsody: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Bohemian Rhapsody leads with a total worldwide gross of $910.8 Million, out-grossing There Will Be Blood ($76.2M) by a margin of $834.6 Million.
There Will Be Blood
Drama • Paramount Vantage / Miramax
$76.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$25M
Recoup Multiple3.05x Production Budget
Bohemian Rhapsody
Drama • 20th Century Fox
$910.8M Worldwide🍅 60%
Weekend Gross$51.1M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple17.52x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
There Will Be Blood: $76.2M (8%)Bohemian Rhapsody: $910.8M (92%)
There Will Be Blood (8%)
Bohemian Rhapsody (92%)
There Will Be Blood
Paramount Vantage / MiramaxWorldwide Gross:$76.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$38.1M
Production Budget:-$25M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$16.9M
Bohemian Rhapsody
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$910.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$455.4M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$373.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Bohemian Rhapsody delivered a 17.52x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | There Will Be Blood | Bohemian Rhapsody | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $76.2M | $910.8M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$834.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.2M | $51.1M | Bohemian Rhapsody larger debut |
| Production Budget | $25M | $52M | There Will Be Blood leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$16.9M | +$373.4M | Bohemian Rhapsody (+$390.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.05x | 17.52x | Bohemian Rhapsody higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 60% | There Will Be Blood holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Vantage / Miramax | 20th Century Fox | Studio Distribution System |