AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
There Will Be Blood vs. La La Land: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, La La Land leads with a total worldwide gross of $471.2 Million, out-grossing There Will Be Blood ($76.2M) by a margin of $395.1 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
La La Land
Drama • Lionsgate
$471.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$0.9M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple15.71x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
There Will Be Blood: $76.2M (14%)La La Land: $471.2M (86%)
There Will Be Blood (14%)
La La Land (86%)
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
La La Land
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$471.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$235.6M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$175.6M
Capital Efficiency Leader: La La Land delivered a 15.71x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | There Will Be Blood | La La Land | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $76.2M | $471.2M | La La Land (+$395.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.2M | $0.9M | La La Land larger debut |
| Production Budget | $25M | $30M | There Will Be Blood leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$16.9M | +$175.6M | La La Land (+$192.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.05x | 15.71x | La La Land higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 91% | There Will Be Blood holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Vantage / Miramax | Lionsgate | Studio Distribution System |