AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 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 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ($955.8M) by a margin of $382.2 Million.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Action • Marvel Studios
$955.8M Worldwide🍅 74%
Weekend Gross$187.4M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple4.78x 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
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: $955.8M (42%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (58%)
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (42%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (58%)
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$955.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$477.9M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$167.9M
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 | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $955.8M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$382.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $187.4M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $200M | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$167.9M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$191.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.78x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 74% | 🍅 78% | Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |