AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Gravity vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Gravity leads with a total worldwide gross of $723.2 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $8.8 Million.

Gravity

Gravity

Sci-Fi • Warner Bros. Pictures

$723.2M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$55.8M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple7.23x Production Budget
Dune: Part Two

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

Margin Leader: Gravity
Gravity: $723.2M (50%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (50%)
Gravity (50%)
Dune: Part Two (50%)

Gravity

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$723.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$361.6M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$206.6M

Dune: Part Two

Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary
Worldwide 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: Gravity delivered a 7.23x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionGravityDune: Part TwoComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$723.2M$714.4MGravity (+$8.8M higher)
Opening Weekend$55.8M$82.5MDune: Part Two larger debut
Production Budget$100M$190MGravity leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$55M$105MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$206.6M+$62.7MGravity (+$143.9M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple7.23x3.76xGravity higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 96%🍅 93%Gravity holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorWarner Bros. PicturesWarner Bros. Pictures / LegendaryStudio Distribution System