AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Captain America: The Winter Soldier vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Captain America: The Winter Soldier leads with a total worldwide gross of $714.4 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $0.0 Million.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Action • Marvel Studios
$714.4M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$95.0M
Production Budget$170M
Recoup Multiple4.2x 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 Winter Soldier: $714.4M (50%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (50%)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (50%)
Dune: Part Two (50%)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$714.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$357.2M
Production Budget:-$170M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$94M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$93.7M
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: Captain America: The Winter Soldier delivered a 4.20x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $714.4M | $714.4M | Captain America: The Winter Soldier (+$0.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $95.0M | $82.5M | Captain America: The Winter Soldier larger debut |
| Production Budget | $170M | $190M | Captain America: The Winter Soldier leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $94M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$93.7M | +$62.7M | Captain America: The Winter Soldier (+$31.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.20x | 3.76x | Captain America: The Winter Soldier higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |