AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Civil War 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 Civil War ($126.0M) by a margin of $588.4 Million.

Civil War

Civil War

Action / Thriller • A24

$126.0M Worldwide🍅 81%
Weekend Gross$18.9M
Production Budget$50M
Recoup Multiple2.52x 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: Dune: Part Two
Civil War: $126.0M (15%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (85%)
Civil War (15%)
Dune: Part Two (85%)

Civil War

A24
Worldwide Gross:$126.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$63.0M
Production Budget:-$50M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$17.0M

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: 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 DimensionCivil WarDune: Part TwoComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$126.0M$714.4MDune: Part Two (+$588.4M higher)
Opening Weekend$18.9M$82.5MDune: Part Two larger debut
Production Budget$50M$190MCivil War leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$105MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow-$17.0M+$62.7MDune: Part Two (+$79.7M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple2.52x3.76xDune: Part Two higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 81%🍅 93%Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorA24Warner Bros. Pictures / LegendaryStudio Distribution System