AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Ford v Ferrari 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 Ford v Ferrari ($225.5M) by a margin of $488.9 Million.
Ford v Ferrari
Action • 20th Century Fox
$225.5M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$31.5M
Production Budget$97M
Recoup Multiple2.32x 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
Ford v Ferrari: $225.5M (24%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (76%)
Ford v Ferrari (24%)
Dune: Part Two (76%)
Ford v Ferrari
20th Century FoxWorldwide 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
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 | Ford v Ferrari | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $225.5M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$488.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $31.5M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $97M | $190M | Ford v Ferrari leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $53M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$37.6M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$100.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.32x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 92% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |