AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Toy Story 3 vs. The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie leads with a total worldwide gross of $1362.0 Million, out-grossing Toy Story 3 ($1067.0M) by a margin of $295.0 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
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1362.0M Worldwide🍅 59%
Weekend Gross$146.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple13.62x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Toy Story 3: $1067.0M (44%)The Super Mario Bros. Movie: $1362.0M (56%)
Toy Story 3 (44%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (56%)
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
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1362.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$681.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$526.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Super Mario Bros. Movie delivered a 13.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Toy Story 3 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1067.0M | $1362.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$295.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $110.3M | $146.4M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $100M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $55M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$223.5M | +$526.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$302.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.33x | 13.62x | The Super Mario Bros. Movie higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 98% | 🍅 59% | Toy Story 3 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Pixar / Walt Disney Studios | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Studio Distribution System |