AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 vs. Dune: Part Two: 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 Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $628.0 Million.
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
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
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2: $1342.4M (65%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (35%)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (65%)
Dune: Part Two (35%)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide 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
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: 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 Dimension | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1342.4M | $714.4M | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$628.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $169.2M | $82.5M | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $125M | $190M | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $69M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$477.4M | +$62.7M | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$414.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 10.74x | 3.76x | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 96% | 🍅 93% | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |