AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Captain America: Civil War vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Captain America: Civil War leads with a total worldwide gross of $1155.0 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $440.6 Million.

Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War

Action • Marvel Studios

$1155.0M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$179.1M
Production Budget$250M
Recoup Multiple4.62x Production Budget
Dune: Part Two

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

Margin Leader: Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War: $1155.0M (62%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (38%)
Captain America: Civil War (62%)
Dune: Part Two (38%)

Captain America: Civil War

Marvel Studios
Worldwide 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

Dune: Part Two

Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary
Worldwide 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: Captain America: Civil War delivered a 4.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionCaptain America: Civil WarDune: Part TwoComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$1155.0M$714.4MCaptain America: Civil War (+$440.6M higher)
Opening Weekend$179.1M$82.5MCaptain America: Civil War larger debut
Production Budget$250M$190MDune: Part Two leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$138M$105MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$190.0M+$62.7MCaptain America: Civil War (+$127.3M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple4.62x3.76xCaptain America: Civil War higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 90%🍅 93%Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorMarvel StudiosWarner Bros. Pictures / LegendaryStudio Distribution System