AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 leads with a total worldwide gross of $863.8 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $149.4 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
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
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: $863.8M (55%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (45%)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (55%)
Dune: Part Two (45%)
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
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: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 delivered a 4.32x 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 | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $863.8M | $714.4M | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (+$149.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $146.5M | $82.5M | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $190M | Dune: Part Two leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$121.9M | +$62.7M | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (+$59.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.32x | 3.76x | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |