AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Clueless 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 Clueless ($56.6M) by a margin of $657.8 Million.
Clueless
Comedy • Paramount Pictures
$56.6M Worldwide🍅 81%
Weekend Gross$10.6M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple4.72x 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
Clueless: $56.6M (7%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (93%)
Clueless (7%)
Dune: Part Two (93%)
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
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 | Clueless | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $56.6M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$657.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $10.6M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $190M | Clueless leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$13.7M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$76.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.72x | 3.76x | Clueless higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 81% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |