AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
It: Chapter One 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 It: Chapter One ($704.2M) by a margin of $10.2 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
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
It: Chapter One: $704.2M (50%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (50%)
It: Chapter One (50%)
Dune: Part Two (50%)
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
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 | It: Chapter One | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $704.2M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$10.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $123.4M | $82.5M | It: Chapter One larger debut |
| Production Budget | $35M | $190M | It: Chapter One leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$287.1M | +$62.7M | It: Chapter One (+$224.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 20.12x | 3.76x | It: Chapter One higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 86% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | New Line Cinema / Warner Bros. | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |