AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Aliens 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 Aliens ($131.1M) by a margin of $583.3 Million.
Aliens
Action • 20th Century Fox
$131.1M Worldwide🍅 98%
Weekend Gross$10.1M
Production Budget$19M
Recoup Multiple7.08x 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
Aliens: $131.1M (16%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (84%)
Aliens (16%)
Dune: Part Two (84%)
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
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 | Aliens | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $131.1M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$583.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $10.1M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $19M | $190M | Aliens leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$17.0M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$45.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.08x | 3.76x | Aliens higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 98% | 🍅 93% | Aliens holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |