AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Inglourious Basterds vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Dune: Part Two leads with a total worldwide gross of $714.4 Million, out-grossing Inglourious Basterds ($321.5M) by a margin of $392.9 Million.
Inglourious Basterds
Drama • The Weinstein Company / Universal
$321.5M Worldwide🍅 89%
Weekend Gross$38.1M
Production Budget$70M
Recoup Multiple4.59x 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
Inglourious Basterds: $321.5M (31%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (69%)
Inglourious Basterds (31%)
Dune: Part Two (69%)
Inglourious Basterds
The Weinstein Company / UniversalWorldwide 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
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: Dune: Part Two delivered a 3.76x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Inglourious Basterds | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $321.5M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$392.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $38.1M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $70M | $190M | Inglourious Basterds leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $39M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$52.2M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$10.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.59x | 3.76x | Inglourious Basterds higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 89% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | The Weinstein Company / Universal | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |