AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Titanic vs. The Matrix: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Titanic leads with a total worldwide gross of $2264.0 Million, out-grossing The Matrix ($467.0M) by a margin of $1797.0 Million.
Titanic
Drama / Romance • Paramount Pictures
$2264.0M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$339.6M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple11.32x Production Budget
The Matrix
Sci-Fi / Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$467.0M Worldwide🍅 81%
Weekend Gross$70.0M
Production Budget$63M
Recoup Multiple7.41x Production Budget
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Titanic | The Matrix | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $2264.0M | $467.0M | Titanic (+$1797.0M higher) |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 80% | 🍅 81% | The Matrix holds higher critical rating |