AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

John Wick: Chapter 4 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 John Wick: Chapter 4 ($440.1M) by a margin of $274.3 Million.

John Wick: Chapter 4

John Wick: Chapter 4

Action • Lionsgate

$440.1M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$73.8M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple4.4x Production Budget
Dune: Part Two

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

Margin Leader: John Wick: Chapter 4
John Wick: Chapter 4: $440.1M (38%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (62%)
John Wick: Chapter 4 (38%)
Dune: Part Two (62%)

John Wick: Chapter 4

Lionsgate
Worldwide Gross:$440.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$220.1M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$65.1M

Dune: Part Two

Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary
Worldwide 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 DimensionJohn Wick: Chapter 4Dune: Part TwoComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$440.1M$714.4MDune: Part Two (+$274.3M higher)
Opening Weekend$73.8M$82.5MDune: Part Two larger debut
Production Budget$100M$190MJohn Wick: Chapter 4 leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$55M$105MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$65.1M+$62.7MJohn Wick: Chapter 4 (+$2.4M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple4.40x3.76xJohn Wick: Chapter 4 higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 94%🍅 93%John Wick: Chapter 4 holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorLionsgateWarner Bros. Pictures / LegendaryStudio Distribution System