AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Mamma Mia! 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 Mamma Mia! ($694.4M) by a margin of $643.6 Million.
Mamma Mia!
Romance • Universal Pictures
$694.4M Worldwide🍅 55%
Weekend Gross$27.8M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple13.35x 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
Mamma Mia!: $694.4M (34%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (66%)
Mamma Mia! (34%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (66%)
Mamma Mia!
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$694.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$347.2M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$265.2M
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 | Mamma Mia! | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $694.4M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$643.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $27.8M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $52M | $200M | Mamma Mia! leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$265.2M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$93.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 13.35x | 6.69x | Mamma Mia! higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 55% | 🍅 78% | Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Universal Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |