AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Crazy Rich Asians 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 Crazy Rich Asians ($238.5M) by a margin of $1099.5 Million.
Crazy Rich Asians
Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$238.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$26.5M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple7.95x 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
Crazy Rich Asians: $238.5M (15%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (85%)
Crazy Rich Asians (15%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (85%)
Crazy Rich Asians
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$238.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$119.3M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$59.3M
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 | Crazy Rich Asians | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $238.5M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1099.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $26.5M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $200M | Crazy Rich Asians leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$59.3M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$299.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.95x | 6.69x | Crazy Rich Asians higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 78% | Crazy Rich Asians holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |