AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Captain America: The First Avenger 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: The First Avenger ($370.6M) by a margin of $967.4 Million.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Action • Marvel Studios
$370.6M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$65.1M
Production Budget$140M
Recoup Multiple2.65x 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: The First Avenger: $370.6M (22%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (78%)
Captain America: The First Avenger (22%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (78%)
Captain America: The First Avenger
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$370.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$185.3M
Production Budget:-$140M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$77M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$31.7M
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: The First Avenger | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $370.6M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$967.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $65.1M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $140M | $200M | Captain America: The First Avenger leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $77M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$31.7M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$390.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.65x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 80% | 🍅 78% | Captain America: The First Avenger holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |