AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Gone Girl 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 Gone Girl ($369.3M) by a margin of $345.1 Million.
Gone Girl
Thriller • 20th Century Fox
$369.3M Worldwide🍅 88%
Weekend Gross$37.5M
Production Budget$61M
Recoup Multiple6.05x 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
Gone Girl: $369.3M (34%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (66%)
Gone Girl (34%)
Dune: Part Two (66%)
Gone Girl
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$369.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$184.7M
Production Budget:-$61M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$34M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$90.1M
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 | Gone Girl | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $369.3M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$345.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $37.5M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $61M | $190M | Gone Girl leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $34M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$90.1M | +$62.7M | Gone Girl (+$27.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.05x | 3.76x | Gone Girl higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 88% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |