AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Beauty and the Beast vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Beauty and the Beast leads with a total worldwide gross of $1266.1 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $551.7 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
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
Beauty and the Beast: $1266.1M (64%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (36%)
Beauty and the Beast (64%)
Dune: Part Two (36%)
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
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: Beauty and the Beast delivered a 4.98x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Beauty and the Beast | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1266.1M | $714.4M | Beauty and the Beast (+$551.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $174.8M | $82.5M | Beauty and the Beast larger debut |
| Production Budget | $254M | $190M | Dune: Part Two leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $140M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$239.4M | +$62.7M | Beauty and the Beast (+$176.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.98x | 3.76x | Beauty and the Beast higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 71% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |