AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 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 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ($863.8M) by a margin of $474.2 Million.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Action • Marvel Studios
$863.8M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$146.5M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple4.32x 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
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: $863.8M (39%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (61%)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (39%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (61%)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$863.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$431.9M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$121.9M
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 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $863.8M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$474.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $146.5M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $200M | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$121.9M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$237.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.32x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 78% | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |