AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Deadpool 2 vs. Avengers: Infinity War: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Avengers: Infinity War leads with a total worldwide gross of $2052.4 Million, out-grossing Deadpool 2 ($785.9M) by a margin of $1266.5 Million.
Deadpool 2
Action • 20th Century Fox
$785.9M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$125.5M
Production Budget$110M
Recoup Multiple7.14x Production Budget
Avengers: Infinity War
Action • Marvel Studios
$2052.4M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$257.7M
Production Budget$325M
Recoup Multiple6.32x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Deadpool 2: $785.9M (28%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (72%)
Deadpool 2 (28%)
Avengers: Infinity War (72%)
Deadpool 2
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$785.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$392.9M
Production Budget:-$110M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$61M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$222.4M
Avengers: Infinity War
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$2052.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$1026.2M
Production Budget:-$325M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$160M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$541.2M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Avengers: Infinity War delivered a 6.32x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Deadpool 2 | Avengers: Infinity War | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $785.9M | $2052.4M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$1266.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $125.5M | $257.7M | Avengers: Infinity War larger debut |
| Production Budget | $110M | $325M | Deadpool 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $61M | $160M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$222.4M | +$541.2M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$318.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.14x | 6.32x | Deadpool 2 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 84% | 🍅 85% | Avengers: Infinity War holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |