AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Django Unchained 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 Django Unchained ($426.1M) by a margin of $911.9 Million.
Django Unchained
Drama • The Weinstein Company / Sony
$426.1M Worldwide🍅 87%
Weekend Gross$30.1M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple4.26x 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
Django Unchained: $426.1M (24%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (76%)
Django Unchained (24%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (76%)
Django Unchained
The Weinstein Company / SonyWorldwide Gross:$426.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$213.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$58.0M
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 | Django Unchained | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $426.1M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$911.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $30.1M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $200M | Django Unchained leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$58.0M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$301.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.26x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 87% | 🍅 78% | Django Unchained holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | The Weinstein Company / Sony | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |