AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
About Time 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 About Time ($87.1M) by a margin of $627.3 Million.
About Time
Romance • Universal Pictures
$87.1M Worldwide🍅 70%
Weekend Gross$1.1M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple7.26x 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
About Time: $87.1M (11%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (89%)
About Time (11%)
Dune: Part Two (89%)
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
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 | About Time | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $87.1M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$627.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $1.1M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $190M | About Time leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$1.6M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$61.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.26x | 3.76x | About Time higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 70% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Universal Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |