AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Parasite 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 Parasite ($262.7M) by a margin of $1075.3 Million.
Parasite
Drama • CJ Entertainment / Neon
$262.7M Worldwide🍅 99%
Weekend Gross$0.4M
Production Budget$16M
Recoup Multiple16.95x 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
Parasite: $262.7M (16%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (84%)
Parasite (16%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (84%)
Parasite
CJ Entertainment / NeonWorldwide Gross:$262.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$131.3M
Production Budget:-$16M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$85.8M
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 | Parasite | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $262.7M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1075.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.4M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $16M | $200M | Parasite leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$85.8M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$273.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 16.95x | 6.69x | Parasite higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 99% | 🍅 78% | Parasite holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | CJ Entertainment / Neon | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |