AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Blade Runner 2049 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 Blade Runner 2049 ($267.7M) by a margin of $446.7 Million.
Blade Runner 2049
Sci-Fi • Warner Bros. / Sony Pictures
$267.7M Worldwide🍅 88%
Weekend Gross$32.8M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple1.78x 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
Blade Runner 2049: $267.7M (27%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (73%)
Blade Runner 2049 (27%)
Dune: Part Two (73%)
Blade Runner 2049
Warner Bros. / Sony PicturesWorldwide Gross:$267.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$133.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$98.7M
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 | Blade Runner 2049 | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $267.7M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$446.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $32.8M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $150M | $190M | Blade Runner 2049 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $83M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$98.7M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$161.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 1.78x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 88% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. / Sony Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |