AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Midsommar 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 Midsommar ($48.1M) by a margin of $1289.9 Million.
Midsommar
Horror • A24
$48.1M Worldwide🍅 83%
Weekend Gross$6.6M
Production Budget$9M
Recoup Multiple5.34x 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
Midsommar: $48.1M (3%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (97%)
Midsommar (3%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (97%)
Midsommar
A24Worldwide Gross:$48.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$24.0M
Production Budget:-$9M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$15.0M
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 | Midsommar | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $48.1M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1289.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $6.6M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $9M | $200M | Midsommar leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$15.0M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$374.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.34x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 83% | 🍅 78% | Midsommar holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | A24 | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |