AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest vs. Beauty and the Beast: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Beauty and the Beast leads with a total worldwide gross of $1266.1 Million, out-grossing Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest ($1066.2M) by a margin of $199.9 Million.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Fantasy • Walt Disney Studios
$1066.2M Worldwide🍅 53%
Weekend Gross$135.6M
Production Budget$225M
Recoup Multiple4.74x Production Budget
Beauty and the Beast
Fantasy • Walt Disney Studios
$1266.1M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$174.8M
Production Budget$254M
Recoup Multiple4.98x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest: $1066.2M (46%)Beauty and the Beast: $1266.1M (54%)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (46%)
Beauty and the Beast (54%)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1066.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$533.1M
Production Budget:-$225M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$124M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$184.3M
Beauty and the Beast
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1266.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$633.1M
Production Budget:-$254M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$140M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$239.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Beauty and the Beast delivered a 4.98x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Beauty and the Beast | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1066.2M | $1266.1M | Beauty and the Beast (+$199.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $135.6M | $174.8M | Beauty and the Beast larger debut |
| Production Budget | $225M | $254M | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $124M | $140M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$184.3M | +$239.4M | Beauty and the Beast (+$55.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.74x | 4.98x | Beauty and the Beast higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 53% | 🍅 71% | Beauty and the Beast holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |