AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 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 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice ($873.6M) by a margin of $464.4 Million.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Action • Warner Bros. Pictures

$873.6M Worldwide🍅 29%
Weekend Gross$166.0M
Production Budget$250M
Recoup Multiple3.49x Production Budget
Deadpool & Wolverine

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

Margin Leader: Deadpool & Wolverine
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: $873.6M (40%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (60%)
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (40%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (60%)

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$873.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$436.8M
Production Budget:-$250M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$138M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$49.3M

Deadpool & Wolverine

Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios
Worldwide 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 DimensionBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeDeadpool & WolverineComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$873.6M$1338.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$464.4M higher)
Opening Weekend$166.0M$211.4MDeadpool & Wolverine larger debut
Production Budget$250M$200MDeadpool & Wolverine leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$138M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$49.3M+$359.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$309.7M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple3.49x6.69xDeadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 29%🍅 78%Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorWarner Bros. PicturesMarvel Studios / Walt Disney StudiosStudio Distribution System