AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Finding Dory 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 Finding Dory ($1028.6M) by a margin of $309.4 Million.
Finding Dory
Animated • Pixar / Walt Disney Studios
$1028.6M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$135.1M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple5.14x 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
Finding Dory: $1028.6M (43%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (57%)
Finding Dory (43%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (57%)
Finding Dory
Pixar / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1028.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$514.3M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$204.3M
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 | Finding Dory | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1028.6M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$309.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $135.1M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $200M | Finding Dory leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$204.3M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$154.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.14x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 94% | 🍅 78% | Finding Dory holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Pixar / Walt Disney Studios | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |