AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Clueless 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 Clueless ($56.6M) by a margin of $1281.4 Million.
Clueless
Comedy • Paramount Pictures
$56.6M Worldwide🍅 81%
Weekend Gross$10.6M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple4.72x 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
Clueless: $56.6M (4%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (96%)
Clueless (4%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (96%)
Clueless
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$56.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$28.3M
Production Budget:-$12M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$13.7M
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 | Clueless | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $56.6M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1281.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $10.6M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $200M | Clueless leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$13.7M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$372.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.72x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 81% | 🍅 78% | Clueless holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |