AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Toy Story 3 vs. Frozen II: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Frozen II leads with a total worldwide gross of $1453.7 Million, out-grossing Toy Story 3 ($1067.0M) by a margin of $386.7 Million.
Toy Story 3
Animated • Pixar / Walt Disney Studios
$1067.0M Worldwide🍅 98%
Weekend Gross$110.3M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple5.33x Production Budget
Frozen II
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1453.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$130.3M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple9.69x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Toy Story 3: $1067.0M (42%)Frozen II: $1453.7M (58%)
Toy Story 3 (42%)
Frozen II (58%)
Toy Story 3
Pixar / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1067.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$533.5M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$223.5M
Frozen II
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1453.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$726.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$494.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Frozen II delivered a 9.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Toy Story 3 | Frozen II | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1067.0M | $1453.7M | Frozen II (+$386.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $110.3M | $130.3M | Frozen II larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $150M | Frozen II leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $83M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$223.5M | +$494.3M | Frozen II (+$270.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.33x | 9.69x | Frozen II higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 98% | 🍅 77% | Toy Story 3 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Pixar / Walt Disney Studios | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |