AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Mad Max: Fury Road 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 Mad Max: Fury Road ($380.4M) by a margin of $334.0 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
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
Mad Max: Fury Road: $380.4M (35%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (65%)
Mad Max: Fury Road (35%)
Dune: Part Two (65%)
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
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 | Mad Max: Fury Road | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $380.4M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$334.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $45.4M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $150M | $190M | Mad Max: Fury Road leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $83M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$42.3M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$105.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.54x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 93% | Mad Max: Fury Road holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |