AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Deadpool & Wolverine vs. Oppenheimer: 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 Oppenheimer ($975.2M) by a margin of $362.8 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
Oppenheimer
Biography / Drama / History • Universal Pictures
$975.2M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$82.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple9.75x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (58%)Oppenheimer: $975.2M (42%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (58%)
Oppenheimer (42%)
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
Oppenheimer
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$975.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$487.6M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$332.6M
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 | Oppenheimer | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1338.0M | $975.2M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$362.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $211.4M | $82.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $100M | Oppenheimer leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $55M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$359.0M | +$332.6M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$26.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.69x | 9.75x | Oppenheimer higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 78% | 🍅 93% | Oppenheimer holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Universal Pictures | Studio Distribution System |