AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Edge of Tomorrow 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 Edge of Tomorrow ($370.5M) by a margin of $343.9 Million.

Edge of Tomorrow

Edge of Tomorrow

Action • Warner Bros. Pictures

$370.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$28.8M
Production Budget$178M
Recoup Multiple2.08x Production Budget
Dune: Part Two

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

Margin Leader: Dune: Part Two
Edge of Tomorrow: $370.5M (34%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (66%)
Edge of Tomorrow (34%)
Dune: Part Two (66%)

Edge of Tomorrow

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$370.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$185.3M
Production Budget:-$178M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$98M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$90.6M

Dune: Part Two

Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary
Worldwide 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 DimensionEdge of TomorrowDune: Part TwoComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$370.5M$714.4MDune: Part Two (+$343.9M higher)
Opening Weekend$28.8M$82.5MDune: Part Two larger debut
Production Budget$178M$190MEdge of Tomorrow leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$98M$105MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow-$90.6M+$62.7MDune: Part Two (+$153.3M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple2.08x3.76xDune: Part Two higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 91%🍅 93%Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorWarner Bros. PicturesWarner Bros. Pictures / LegendaryStudio Distribution System