AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Coco 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 Coco ($814.3M) by a margin of $523.7 Million.

Coco

Coco

Animated • Pixar / Walt Disney Studios

$814.3M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$50.8M
Production Budget$175M
Recoup Multiple4.65x Production Budget
Deadpool & Wolverine

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

Margin Leader: Deadpool & Wolverine
Coco: $814.3M (38%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (62%)
Coco (38%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (62%)

Coco

Pixar / Walt Disney Studios
Worldwide Gross:$814.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$407.2M
Production Budget:-$175M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$96M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$135.9M

Deadpool & Wolverine

Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios
Worldwide 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 DimensionCocoDeadpool & WolverineComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$814.3M$1338.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$523.7M higher)
Opening Weekend$50.8M$211.4MDeadpool & Wolverine larger debut
Production Budget$175M$200MCoco leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$96M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$135.9M+$359.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$223.1M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple4.65x6.69xDeadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 97%🍅 78%Coco holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorPixar / Walt Disney StudiosMarvel Studios / Walt Disney StudiosStudio Distribution System