AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice leads with a total worldwide gross of $873.6 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $159.2 Million.
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
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
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: $873.6M (55%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (45%)
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (55%)
Dune: Part Two (45%)
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide 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
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: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice delivered a 3.49x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $873.6M | $714.4M | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (+$159.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $166.0M | $82.5M | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice larger debut |
| Production Budget | $250M | $190M | Dune: Part Two leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $138M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$49.3M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$13.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.49x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 29% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |