AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Forrest Gump 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 Forrest Gump ($678.2M) by a margin of $36.2 Million.
Forrest Gump
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$678.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$24.5M
Production Budget$55M
Recoup Multiple12.33x 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
Forrest Gump: $678.2M (49%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (51%)
Forrest Gump (49%)
Dune: Part Two (51%)
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
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 | Forrest Gump | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $678.2M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$36.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $24.5M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $55M | $190M | Forrest Gump leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$253.9M | +$62.7M | Forrest Gump (+$191.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.33x | 3.76x | Forrest Gump higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 71% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |