AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Crazy, Stupid, Love. 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, Stupid, Love. ($145.0M) by a margin of $569.4 Million.
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Romance • Warner Bros. Pictures
$145.0M Worldwide🍅 79%
Weekend Gross$19.1M
Production Budget$50M
Recoup Multiple2.9x 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, Stupid, Love.: $145.0M (17%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (83%)
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (17%)
Dune: Part Two (83%)
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$145.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$72.5M
Production Budget:-$50M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$7.5M
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, Stupid, Love. | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $145.0M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$569.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $19.1M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $50M | $190M | Crazy, Stupid, Love. leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$7.5M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$70.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.90x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 79% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |