AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Minions vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Minions leads with a total worldwide gross of $1159.4 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $445.0 Million.
Minions
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1159.4M Worldwide🍅 55%
Weekend Gross$115.7M
Production Budget$74M
Recoup Multiple15.67x 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
Minions: $1159.4M (62%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (38%)
Minions (62%)
Dune: Part Two (38%)
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
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: Minions delivered a 15.67x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Minions | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1159.4M | $714.4M | Minions (+$445.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $115.7M | $82.5M | Minions larger debut |
| Production Budget | $74M | $190M | Minions leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $41M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$465.0M | +$62.7M | Minions (+$402.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 15.67x | 3.76x | Minions higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 55% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |