AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Ford v Ferrari 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 Ford v Ferrari ($225.5M) by a margin of $1112.5 Million.

Ford v Ferrari

Ford v Ferrari

Action • 20th Century Fox

$225.5M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$31.5M
Production Budget$97M
Recoup Multiple2.32x Production Budget
Deadpool & Wolverine

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

Margin Leader: Deadpool & Wolverine
Ford v Ferrari: $225.5M (14%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (86%)
Ford v Ferrari (14%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (86%)

Ford v Ferrari

20th Century Fox
Worldwide Gross:$225.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$112.8M
Production Budget:-$97M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$53M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$37.6M

Deadpool & Wolverine

Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios
Worldwide 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 DimensionFord v FerrariDeadpool & WolverineComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$225.5M$1338.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$1112.5M higher)
Opening Weekend$31.5M$211.4MDeadpool & Wolverine larger debut
Production Budget$97M$200MFord v Ferrari leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$53M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow-$37.6M+$359.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$396.6M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple2.32x6.69xDeadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 92%🍅 78%Ford v Ferrari holds critical acclaim
Studio & Distributor20th Century FoxMarvel Studios / Walt Disney StudiosStudio Distribution System