AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 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 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood ($377.6M) by a margin of $960.4 Million.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Comedy • Sony Pictures
$377.6M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$41.1M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple4.2x 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
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: $377.6M (22%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (78%)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (22%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (78%)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Sony PicturesWorldwide Gross:$377.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$188.8M
Production Budget:-$90M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$50M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$49.3M
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 | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $377.6M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$960.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $41.1M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $90M | $200M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $50M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$49.3M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$309.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.20x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 78% | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Sony Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |