AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
There Will Be Blood vs. Forrest Gump: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Forrest Gump leads with a total worldwide gross of $678.2 Million, out-grossing There Will Be Blood ($76.2M) by a margin of $602.0 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
Forrest Gump
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$678.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$24.5M
Production Budget$55M
Recoup Multiple12.33x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
There Will Be Blood: $76.2M (10%)Forrest Gump: $678.2M (90%)
There Will Be Blood (10%)
Forrest Gump (90%)
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
Forrest Gump
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$678.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$339.1M
Production Budget:-$55M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$253.9M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Forrest Gump delivered a 12.33x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | There Will Be Blood | Forrest Gump | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $76.2M | $678.2M | Forrest Gump (+$602.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.2M | $24.5M | Forrest Gump larger debut |
| Production Budget | $25M | $55M | There Will Be Blood leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$16.9M | +$253.9M | Forrest Gump (+$270.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.05x | 12.33x | Forrest Gump higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 71% | There Will Be Blood holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Vantage / Miramax | Paramount Pictures | Studio Distribution System |