AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Crazy Rich Asians 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 Crazy Rich Asians ($238.5M) by a margin of $475.9 Million.
Crazy Rich Asians
Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$238.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$26.5M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple7.95x 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
Crazy Rich Asians: $238.5M (25%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (75%)
Crazy Rich Asians (25%)
Dune: Part Two (75%)
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
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 | Crazy Rich Asians | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $238.5M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$475.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $26.5M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $190M | Crazy Rich Asians leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$59.3M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$3.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.95x | 3.76x | Crazy Rich Asians higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |