AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
It: Chapter One 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 It: Chapter One ($704.2M) by a margin of $633.8 Million.
It: Chapter One
Horror • New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.
$704.2M Worldwide🍅 86%
Weekend Gross$123.4M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple20.12x Production Budget
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
It: Chapter One: $704.2M (34%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (66%)
It: Chapter One (34%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (66%)
It: Chapter One
New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.Worldwide Gross:$704.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$352.1M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$287.1M
Deadpool & Wolverine
Marvel Studios / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide 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 Dimension | It: Chapter One | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $704.2M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$633.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $123.4M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $35M | $200M | It: Chapter One leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$287.1M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$71.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 20.12x | 6.69x | It: Chapter One higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 86% | 🍅 78% | It: Chapter One holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | New Line Cinema / Warner Bros. | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |