AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Captain America: The First Avenger 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 Captain America: The First Avenger ($370.6M) by a margin of $343.8 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
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
Captain America: The First Avenger: $370.6M (34%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (66%)
Captain America: The First Avenger (34%)
Dune: Part Two (66%)
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
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 | Captain America: The First Avenger | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $370.6M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$343.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $65.1M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $140M | $190M | Captain America: The First Avenger leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $77M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$31.7M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$94.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.65x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 80% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |