AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Forrest Gump 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 Forrest Gump ($678.2M) by a margin of $659.8 Million.
Forrest Gump
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$678.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$24.5M
Production Budget$55M
Recoup Multiple12.33x 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
Forrest Gump: $678.2M (34%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (66%)
Forrest Gump (34%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (66%)
Forrest Gump
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$678.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$339.1M
Production Budget:-$55M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$253.9M
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 | Forrest Gump | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $678.2M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$659.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $24.5M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $55M | $200M | Forrest Gump leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$253.9M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$105.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.33x | 6.69x | Forrest Gump higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 71% | 🍅 78% | Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |