AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Inglourious Basterds 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 Inglourious Basterds ($321.5M) by a margin of $1016.5 Million.

Inglourious Basterds

Inglourious Basterds

Drama • The Weinstein Company / Universal

$321.5M Worldwide🍅 89%
Weekend Gross$38.1M
Production Budget$70M
Recoup Multiple4.59x 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
Inglourious Basterds: $321.5M (19%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (81%)
Inglourious Basterds (19%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (81%)

Inglourious Basterds

The Weinstein Company / Universal
Worldwide Gross:$321.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$160.7M
Production Budget:-$70M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$39M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$52.2M

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 DimensionInglourious BasterdsDeadpool & WolverineComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$321.5M$1338.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$1016.5M higher)
Opening Weekend$38.1M$211.4MDeadpool & Wolverine larger debut
Production Budget$70M$200MInglourious Basterds leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$39M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$52.2M+$359.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$306.8M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple4.59x6.69xDeadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 89%🍅 78%Inglourious Basterds holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorThe Weinstein Company / UniversalMarvel Studios / Walt Disney StudiosStudio Distribution System