AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Deadpool 2 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 Deadpool 2 ($785.9M) by a margin of $552.1 Million.
Deadpool 2
Action • 20th Century Fox
$785.9M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$125.5M
Production Budget$110M
Recoup Multiple7.14x 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
Deadpool 2: $785.9M (37%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (63%)
Deadpool 2 (37%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (63%)
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
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 | Deadpool 2 | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $785.9M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$552.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $125.5M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $110M | $200M | Deadpool 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $61M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$222.4M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$136.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.14x | 6.69x | Deadpool 2 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 84% | 🍅 78% | Deadpool 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |