AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
La La Land 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 La La Land ($471.2M) by a margin of $866.8 Million.
La La Land
Drama • Lionsgate
$471.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$0.9M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple15.71x 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
La La Land: $471.2M (26%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (74%)
La La Land (26%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (74%)
La La Land
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$471.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$235.6M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$175.6M
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 | La La Land | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $471.2M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$866.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.9M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $200M | La La Land leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$175.6M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$183.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 15.71x | 6.69x | La La Land higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 78% | La La Land holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |