AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Hereditary 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 Hereditary ($87.8M) by a margin of $1250.2 Million.

Hereditary

Hereditary

Horror • A24

$87.8M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$13.6M
Production Budget$10M
Recoup Multiple8.78x 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: Deadpool & Wolverine
Hereditary: $87.8M (6%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (94%)
Hereditary (6%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (94%)

Hereditary

A24
Worldwide Gross:$87.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$43.9M
Production Budget:-$10M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$3.9M

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: Deadpool & Wolverine delivered a 6.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionHereditaryDeadpool & WolverineComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$87.8M$1338.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$1250.2M higher)
Opening Weekend$13.6M$211.4MDeadpool & Wolverine larger debut
Production Budget$10M$200MHereditary leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$3.9M+$359.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$355.1M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple8.78x6.69xHereditary higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 90%🍅 78%Hereditary holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorA24Marvel Studios / Walt Disney StudiosStudio Distribution System