AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 leads with a total worldwide gross of $845.6 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $131.2 Million.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Action • Marvel Studios
$845.6M Worldwide🍅 82%
Weekend Gross$118.4M
Production Budget$250M
Recoup Multiple3.38x 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. 3: $845.6M (54%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (46%)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (54%)
Dune: Part Two (46%)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$845.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$422.8M
Production Budget:-$250M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$138M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$35.3M
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. 3 delivered a 3.38x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $845.6M | $714.4M | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (+$131.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $118.4M | $82.5M | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $250M | $190M | Dune: Part Two leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $138M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$35.3M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$27.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.38x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 82% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |