AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Minions 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 Minions ($1159.4M) by a margin of $178.6 Million.
Minions
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1159.4M Worldwide🍅 55%
Weekend Gross$115.7M
Production Budget$74M
Recoup Multiple15.67x 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
Minions: $1159.4M (46%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (54%)
Minions (46%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (54%)
Minions
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1159.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$579.7M
Production Budget:-$74M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$41M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$465.0M
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 | Minions | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1159.4M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$178.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $115.7M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $74M | $200M | Minions leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $41M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$465.0M | +$359.0M | Minions (+$106.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 15.67x | 6.69x | Minions higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 55% | 🍅 78% | Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |