AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Free Guy 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 Free Guy ($331.5M) by a margin of $382.9 Million.
Free Guy
Comedy • 20th Century Studios
$331.5M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$28.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple3.32x 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
Free Guy: $331.5M (32%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (68%)
Free Guy (32%)
Dune: Part Two (68%)
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
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 | Free Guy | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $331.5M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$382.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $28.4M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $190M | Free Guy leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$10.8M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$51.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.32x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 80% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |