AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Aquaman 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 Aquaman ($1152.0M) by a margin of $186.0 Million.
Aquaman
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$1152.0M Worldwide🍅 65%
Weekend Gross$67.9M
Production Budget$160M
Recoup Multiple7.2x 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
Aquaman: $1152.0M (46%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (54%)
Aquaman (46%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (54%)
Aquaman
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1152.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$576.0M
Production Budget:-$160M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$88M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$328.0M
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 | Aquaman | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1152.0M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$186.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $67.9M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $160M | $200M | Aquaman leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $88M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$328.0M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$31.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.20x | 6.69x | Aquaman higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 65% | 🍅 78% | Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |