AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Pretty Woman 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 Pretty Woman ($463.4M) by a margin of $874.6 Million.

Pretty Woman

Pretty Woman

Romance • Touchstone Pictures

$463.4M Worldwide🍅 65%
Weekend Gross$11.3M
Production Budget$14M
Recoup Multiple33.1x Production Budget
Deadpool & Wolverine

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

Margin Leader: Deadpool & Wolverine
Pretty Woman: $463.4M (26%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (74%)
Pretty Woman (26%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (74%)

Pretty Woman

Touchstone Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$463.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$231.7M
Production Budget:-$14M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$187.7M

Deadpool & Wolverine

Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios
Worldwide 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 DimensionPretty WomanDeadpool & WolverineComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$463.4M$1338.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$874.6M higher)
Opening Weekend$11.3M$211.4MDeadpool & Wolverine larger debut
Production Budget$14M$200MPretty Woman leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$187.7M+$359.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$171.3M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple33.10x6.69xPretty Woman higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 65%🍅 78%Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorTouchstone PicturesMarvel Studios / Walt Disney StudiosStudio Distribution System