AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Arrival 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 Arrival ($203.4M) by a margin of $511.0 Million.
Arrival
Sci-Fi • Paramount Pictures
$203.4M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$24.1M
Production Budget$47M
Recoup Multiple4.33x 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
Arrival: $203.4M (22%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (78%)
Arrival (22%)
Dune: Part Two (78%)
Arrival
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$203.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$101.7M
Production Budget:-$47M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$24.7M
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 | Arrival | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $203.4M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$511.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $24.1M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $47M | $190M | Arrival leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$24.7M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$38.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.33x | 3.76x | Arrival higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 94% | 🍅 93% | Arrival holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |