AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Dune: Part One 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 Dune: Part One ($407.6M) by a margin of $930.4 Million.
Dune: Part One
Sci-Fi • Warner Bros. Pictures
$407.6M Worldwide🍅 83%
Weekend Gross$41.0M
Production Budget$165M
Recoup Multiple2.47x 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
Dune: Part One: $407.6M (23%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (77%)
Dune: Part One (23%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (77%)
Dune: Part One
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$407.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$203.8M
Production Budget:-$165M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$91M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$52.0M
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 | Dune: Part One | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $407.6M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$930.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $41.0M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $165M | $200M | Dune: Part One leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $91M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$52.0M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$411.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.47x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 83% | 🍅 78% | Dune: Part One holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |