AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Deadpool 2 vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Deadpool 2 leads with a total worldwide gross of $785.9 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $71.5 Million.
Deadpool 2
Action • 20th Century Fox
$785.9M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$125.5M
Production Budget$110M
Recoup Multiple7.14x 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
Deadpool 2: $785.9M (52%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (48%)
Deadpool 2 (52%)
Dune: Part Two (48%)
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
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: Deadpool 2 delivered a 7.14x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Deadpool 2 | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $785.9M | $714.4M | Deadpool 2 (+$71.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $125.5M | $82.5M | Deadpool 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $110M | $190M | Deadpool 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $61M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$222.4M | +$62.7M | Deadpool 2 (+$159.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.14x | 3.76x | Deadpool 2 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 84% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |