AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk ($527.0M) by a margin of $187.4 Million.
Dunkirk
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$527.0M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$50.5M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple5.27x 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
Dunkirk: $527.0M (42%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (58%)
Dunkirk (42%)
Dune: Part Two (58%)
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
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 | Dunkirk | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $527.0M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$187.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $50.5M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $190M | Dunkirk leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$108.5M | +$62.7M | Dunkirk (+$45.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.27x | 3.76x | Dunkirk higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 92% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |