AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Coco vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Coco leads with a total worldwide gross of $814.3 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $99.9 Million.

Coco

Coco

Animated • Pixar / Walt Disney Studios

$814.3M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$50.8M
Production Budget$175M
Recoup Multiple4.65x 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: Coco
Coco: $814.3M (53%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (47%)
Coco (53%)
Dune: Part Two (47%)

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

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: Coco delivered a 4.65x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionCocoDune: Part TwoComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$814.3M$714.4MCoco (+$99.9M higher)
Opening Weekend$50.8M$82.5MDune: Part Two larger debut
Production Budget$175M$190MCoco leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$96M$105MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$135.9M+$62.7MCoco (+$73.2M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple4.65x3.76xCoco higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 97%🍅 93%Coco holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorPixar / Walt Disney StudiosWarner Bros. Pictures / LegendaryStudio Distribution System