AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk ($527.0M) by a margin of $811.0 Million.
Dunkirk
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$527.0M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$50.5M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple5.27x 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
Dunkirk: $527.0M (28%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (72%)
Dunkirk (28%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (72%)
Dunkirk
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$527.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$263.5M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$108.5M
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 | Dunkirk | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $527.0M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$811.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $50.5M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $200M | Dunkirk leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$108.5M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$250.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.27x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 92% | 🍅 78% | Dunkirk holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |