AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Knives Out 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 Knives Out ($312.9M) by a margin of $401.5 Million.
Knives Out
Comedy • Lionsgate
$312.9M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$26.8M
Production Budget$40M
Recoup Multiple7.82x 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
Knives Out: $312.9M (30%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (70%)
Knives Out (30%)
Dune: Part Two (70%)
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
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 | Knives Out | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $312.9M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$401.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $26.8M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $40M | $190M | Knives Out leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$86.4M | +$62.7M | Knives Out (+$23.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.82x | 3.76x | Knives Out higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 93% | Knives Out holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |