AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Past Lives 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 Past Lives ($42.2M) by a margin of $1295.8 Million.
Past Lives
Romance • A24
$42.2M Worldwide🍅 95%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple3.52x 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
Past Lives: $42.2M (3%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (97%)
Past Lives (3%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (97%)
Past Lives
A24Worldwide Gross:$42.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$21.1M
Production Budget:-$12M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$20.9M
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 | Past Lives | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $42.2M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1295.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.2M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $200M | Past Lives leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$20.9M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$379.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.52x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 95% | 🍅 78% | Past Lives holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | A24 | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |