AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Mad Max: Fury Road 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 Mad Max: Fury Road ($380.4M) by a margin of $957.6 Million.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$380.4M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$45.4M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple2.54x 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
Mad Max: Fury Road: $380.4M (22%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (78%)
Mad Max: Fury Road (22%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (78%)
Mad Max: Fury Road
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$380.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$190.2M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$42.3M
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 | Mad Max: Fury Road | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $380.4M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$957.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $45.4M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $150M | $200M | Mad Max: Fury Road leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $83M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$42.3M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$401.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.54x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 78% | Mad Max: Fury Road holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |