AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
About Time vs. Deadpool & Wolverine: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Deadpool & Wolverine leads with a total worldwide gross of $1338.0 Million, out-grossing About Time ($87.1M) by a margin of $1250.9 Million.
About Time
Romance • Universal Pictures
$87.1M Worldwide🍅 70%
Weekend Gross$1.1M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple7.26x Production Budget
Deadpool & Wolverine
Action / Comedy / Sci-Fi • Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios
$1338.0M Worldwide🍅 78%
Weekend Gross$211.4M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple6.69x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
About Time: $87.1M (6%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (94%)
About Time (6%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (94%)
About Time
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$87.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$43.6M
Production Budget:-$12M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$1.6M
Deadpool & Wolverine
Marvel Studios / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1338.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$669.0M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$359.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Deadpool & Wolverine delivered a 6.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | About Time | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $87.1M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1250.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $1.1M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $200M | About Time leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$1.6M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$357.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.26x | 6.69x | About Time higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 70% | 🍅 78% | Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Universal Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |