AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Deadpool & Wolverine vs. Dune: Part Two: 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 Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $623.6 Million.
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
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 & Wolverine: $1338.0M (65%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (35%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (65%)
Dune: Part Two (35%)
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
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 & 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 & Wolverine | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1338.0M | $714.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$623.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $211.4M | $82.5M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $190M | Dune: Part Two leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$359.0M | +$62.7M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$296.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.69x | 3.76x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 78% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |