AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Past Lives 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 Past Lives ($42.2M) by a margin of $672.2 Million.
Past Lives
Romance • A24
$42.2M Worldwide🍅 95%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple3.52x 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
Past Lives: $42.2M (6%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (94%)
Past Lives (6%)
Dune: Part Two (94%)
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
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 | Past Lives | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $42.2M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$672.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.2M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $190M | Past Lives leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$20.9M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$83.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.52x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 95% | 🍅 93% | Past Lives holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | A24 | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |