AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Elvis 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 Elvis ($288.7M) by a margin of $425.7 Million.
Elvis
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$288.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$31.2M
Production Budget$85M
Recoup Multiple3.4x 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
Elvis: $288.7M (29%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (71%)
Elvis (29%)
Dune: Part Two (71%)
Elvis
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$288.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$144.3M
Production Budget:-$85M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$47M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$12.6M
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 | Elvis | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $288.7M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$425.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $31.2M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $85M | $190M | Elvis leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $47M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$12.6M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$50.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.40x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 77% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |