AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 vs. Deadpool & Wolverine: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 leads with a total worldwide gross of $1342.4 Million, out-grossing Deadpool & Wolverine ($1338.0M) by a margin of $4.4 Million.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Fantasy • Warner Bros. Pictures

$1342.4M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$169.2M
Production Budget$125M
Recoup Multiple10.74x Production Budget
Deadpool & Wolverine

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

Margin Leader: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2: $1342.4M (50%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (50%)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (50%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (50%)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$1342.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$671.2M
Production Budget:-$125M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$69M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$477.4M

Deadpool & Wolverine

Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios
Worldwide 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: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 delivered a 10.74x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2Deadpool & WolverineComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$1342.4M$1338.0MHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$4.4M higher)
Opening Weekend$169.2M$211.4MDeadpool & Wolverine larger debut
Production Budget$125M$200MHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$69M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$477.4M+$359.0MHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$118.4M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple10.74x6.69xHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 96%🍅 78%Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorWarner Bros. PicturesMarvel Studios / Walt Disney StudiosStudio Distribution System