AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Dune: Part Two leads with a total worldwide gross of $714.4 Million, out-grossing Once Upon a Time in Hollywood ($377.6M) by a margin of $336.8 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
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
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: $377.6M (35%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (65%)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (35%)
Dune: Part Two (65%)
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
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: Dune: Part Two delivered a 3.76x 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 | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $377.6M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$336.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $41.1M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $90M | $190M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $50M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$49.3M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$13.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.20x | 3.76x | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Sony Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |