AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
La La Land 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 La La Land ($471.2M) by a margin of $243.2 Million.
La La Land
Drama • Lionsgate
$471.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$0.9M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple15.71x 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
La La Land: $471.2M (40%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (60%)
La La Land (40%)
Dune: Part Two (60%)
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
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 | La La Land | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $471.2M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$243.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.9M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $190M | La La Land leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$175.6M | +$62.7M | La La Land (+$112.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 15.71x | 3.76x | La La Land higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |