AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire 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 Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ($567.7M) by a margin of $770.3 Million.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$567.7M Worldwide🍅 54%
Weekend Gross$80.0M
Production Budget$135M
Recoup Multiple4.2x 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
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire: $567.7M (30%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (70%)
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (30%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (70%)
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$567.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$283.8M
Production Budget:-$135M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$74M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$74.6M
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 | Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $567.7M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$770.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $80.0M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $135M | $200M | Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $74M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$74.6M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$284.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.20x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 54% | 🍅 78% | Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |