AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Prisoners 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 Prisoners ($122.1M) by a margin of $1215.9 Million.
Prisoners
Thriller • Warner Bros. Pictures
$122.1M Worldwide🍅 81%
Weekend Gross$20.8M
Production Budget$46M
Recoup Multiple2.65x Production Budget
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
Prisoners: $122.1M (8%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (92%)
Prisoners (8%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (92%)
Prisoners
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$122.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$61.1M
Production Budget:-$46M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$14.9M
Deadpool & Wolverine
Marvel Studios / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide 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 Dimension | Prisoners | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $122.1M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1215.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $20.8M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $46M | $200M | Prisoners leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$14.9M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$373.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.65x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 81% | 🍅 78% | Prisoners holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |