AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Captain America: Civil War 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 Captain America: Civil War ($1155.0M) by a margin of $183.0 Million.
Captain America: Civil War
Action • Marvel Studios
$1155.0M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$179.1M
Production Budget$250M
Recoup Multiple4.62x 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
Captain America: Civil War: $1155.0M (46%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (54%)
Captain America: Civil War (46%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (54%)
Captain America: Civil War
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1155.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$577.5M
Production Budget:-$250M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$138M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$190.0M
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 | Captain America: Civil War | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1155.0M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$183.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $179.1M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $250M | $200M | Deadpool & Wolverine leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $138M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$190.0M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$169.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.62x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 78% | Captain America: Civil War holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |