AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest leads with a total worldwide gross of $1066.2 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $351.8 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
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
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest: $1066.2M (60%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (40%)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (60%)
Dune: Part Two (40%)
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
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: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest delivered a 4.74x 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 | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1066.2M | $714.4M | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (+$351.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $135.6M | $82.5M | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest larger debut |
| Production Budget | $225M | $190M | Dune: Part Two leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $124M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$184.3M | +$62.7M | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (+$121.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.74x | 3.76x | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 53% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |