AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Parasite 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 Parasite ($262.7M) by a margin of $451.7 Million.
Parasite
Drama • CJ Entertainment / Neon
$262.7M Worldwide🍅 99%
Weekend Gross$0.4M
Production Budget$16M
Recoup Multiple16.95x 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
Parasite: $262.7M (27%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (73%)
Parasite (27%)
Dune: Part Two (73%)
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
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 | Parasite | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $262.7M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$451.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.4M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $16M | $190M | Parasite leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$85.8M | +$62.7M | Parasite (+$23.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 16.95x | 3.76x | Parasite higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 99% | 🍅 93% | Parasite holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | CJ Entertainment / Neon | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |