AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Aliens 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 Aliens ($131.1M) by a margin of $1206.9 Million.
Aliens
Action • 20th Century Fox
$131.1M Worldwide🍅 98%
Weekend Gross$10.1M
Production Budget$19M
Recoup Multiple7.08x 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
Aliens: $131.1M (9%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (91%)
Aliens (9%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (91%)
Aliens
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$131.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$65.5M
Production Budget:-$19M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$17.0M
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 | Aliens | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $131.1M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1206.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $10.1M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $19M | $200M | Aliens leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$17.0M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$342.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.08x | 6.69x | Aliens higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 98% | 🍅 78% | Aliens holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |