AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Dune: Part One 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 Dune: Part One ($407.6M) by a margin of $306.8 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
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
Dune: Part One: $407.6M (36%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (64%)
Dune: Part One (36%)
Dune: Part Two (64%)
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
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 | Dune: Part One | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $407.6M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$306.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $41.0M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $165M | $190M | Dune: Part One leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $91M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$52.0M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$114.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.47x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 83% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |