AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Frozen II vs. Deadpool & Wolverine: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Frozen II leads with a total worldwide gross of $1453.7 Million, out-grossing Deadpool & Wolverine ($1338.0M) by a margin of $115.7 Million.
Frozen II
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1453.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$130.3M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple9.69x 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
Frozen II: $1453.7M (52%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (48%)
Frozen II (52%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (48%)
Frozen II
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1453.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$726.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$494.3M
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: Frozen II delivered a 9.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Frozen II | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1453.7M | $1338.0M | Frozen II (+$115.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $130.3M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $150M | $200M | Frozen II leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $83M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$494.3M | +$359.0M | Frozen II (+$135.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 9.69x | 6.69x | Frozen II higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 77% | 🍅 78% | Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |