AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Beauty and the Beast 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 Beauty and the Beast ($1266.1M) by a margin of $71.9 Million.
Beauty and the Beast
Fantasy • Walt Disney Studios
$1266.1M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$174.8M
Production Budget$254M
Recoup Multiple4.98x 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
Beauty and the Beast: $1266.1M (49%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (51%)
Beauty and the Beast (49%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (51%)
Beauty and the Beast
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1266.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$633.1M
Production Budget:-$254M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$140M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$239.4M
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 | Beauty and the Beast | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1266.1M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$71.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $174.8M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $254M | $200M | Deadpool & Wolverine leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $140M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$239.4M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$119.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.98x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 71% | 🍅 78% | Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |