AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Pretty Woman 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 Pretty Woman ($463.4M) by a margin of $251.0 Million.

Pretty Woman

Pretty Woman

Romance • Touchstone Pictures

$463.4M Worldwide🍅 65%
Weekend Gross$11.3M
Production Budget$14M
Recoup Multiple33.1x Production Budget
Dune: Part Two

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

Margin Leader: Pretty Woman
Pretty Woman: $463.4M (39%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (61%)
Pretty Woman (39%)
Dune: Part Two (61%)

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

Dune: Part Two

Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary
Worldwide 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 DimensionPretty WomanDune: Part TwoComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$463.4M$714.4MDune: Part Two (+$251.0M higher)
Opening Weekend$11.3M$82.5MDune: Part Two larger debut
Production Budget$14M$190MPretty Woman leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$105MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$187.7M+$62.7MPretty Woman (+$125.0M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple33.10x3.76xPretty Woman higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 65%🍅 93%Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorTouchstone PicturesWarner Bros. Pictures / LegendaryStudio Distribution System