AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Knives Out 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 Knives Out ($312.9M) by a margin of $1025.1 Million.
Knives Out
Comedy • Lionsgate
$312.9M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$26.8M
Production Budget$40M
Recoup Multiple7.82x 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
Knives Out: $312.9M (19%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (81%)
Knives Out (19%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (81%)
Knives Out
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$312.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$156.4M
Production Budget:-$40M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$86.4M
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 | Knives Out | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $312.9M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1025.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $26.8M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $40M | $200M | Knives Out leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$86.4M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$272.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.82x | 6.69x | Knives Out higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 78% | Knives Out holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |