AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Toy Story 4 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 4 ($1073.4M) by a margin of $380.3 Million.
Toy Story 4
Animated • Pixar / Walt Disney Studios
$1073.4M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$120.9M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple5.37x 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 4: $1073.4M (42%)Frozen II: $1453.7M (58%)
Toy Story 4 (42%)
Frozen II (58%)
Toy Story 4
Pixar / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1073.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$536.7M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$226.7M
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 4 | Frozen II | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1073.4M | $1453.7M | Frozen II (+$380.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $120.9M | $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 | +$226.7M | +$494.3M | Frozen II (+$267.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.37x | 9.69x | Frozen II higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 77% | Toy Story 4 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Pixar / Walt Disney Studios | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |