AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Finding Dory vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Finding Dory leads with a total worldwide gross of $1028.6 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $314.2 Million.
Finding Dory
Animated • Pixar / Walt Disney Studios
$1028.6M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$135.1M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple5.14x 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
Finding Dory: $1028.6M (59%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (41%)
Finding Dory (59%)
Dune: Part Two (41%)
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
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: Finding Dory delivered a 5.14x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Finding Dory | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1028.6M | $714.4M | Finding Dory (+$314.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $135.1M | $82.5M | Finding Dory larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $190M | Dune: Part Two leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$204.3M | +$62.7M | Finding Dory (+$141.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.14x | 3.76x | Finding Dory higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 94% | 🍅 93% | Finding Dory holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Pixar / Walt Disney Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |