AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Django Unchained vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Dune: Part Two leads with a total worldwide gross of $714.4 Million, out-grossing Django Unchained ($426.1M) by a margin of $288.3 Million.
Django Unchained
Drama • The Weinstein Company / Sony
$426.1M Worldwide🍅 87%
Weekend Gross$30.1M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple4.26x 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
Django Unchained: $426.1M (37%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (63%)
Django Unchained (37%)
Dune: Part Two (63%)
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
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: Dune: Part Two delivered a 3.76x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Django Unchained | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $426.1M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$288.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $30.1M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $190M | Django Unchained leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$58.0M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$4.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.26x | 3.76x | Django Unchained higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 87% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | The Weinstein Company / Sony | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |