AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
1917 vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Dune: Part Two leads with a total worldwide gross of $714.4 Million, out-grossing 1917 ($384.9M) by a margin of $329.5 Million.
1917
Action • Universal Pictures
$384.9M Worldwide🍅 89%
Weekend Gross$37.0M
Production Budget$95M
Recoup Multiple4.05x Production Budget
Dune: Part Two
Sci-Fi / Adventure / Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary
$714.4M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$82.5M
Production Budget$190M
Recoup Multiple3.76x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
1917: $384.9M (35%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (65%)
1917 (35%)
Dune: Part Two (65%)
1917
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$384.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$192.5M
Production Budget:-$95M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$52M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$45.2M
Dune: Part Two
Warner Bros. Pictures / LegendaryWorldwide Gross:$714.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$357.2M
Production Budget:-$190M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$105M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$62.7M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Dune: Part Two delivered a 3.76x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | 1917 | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $384.9M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$329.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $37.0M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $95M | $190M | 1917 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $52M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$45.2M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$17.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.05x | 3.76x | 1917 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 89% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Universal Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |