AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Free Guy 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 Free Guy ($331.5M) by a margin of $1006.5 Million.
Free Guy
Comedy • 20th Century Studios
$331.5M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$28.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple3.32x 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
Free Guy: $331.5M (20%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (80%)
Free Guy (20%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (80%)
Free Guy
20th Century StudiosWorldwide Gross:$331.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$165.8M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$10.8M
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 | Free Guy | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $331.5M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1006.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $28.4M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $200M | Free Guy leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$10.8M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$348.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.32x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 80% | 🍅 78% | Free Guy holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Studios | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |