AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Prisoners 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 Prisoners ($122.1M) by a margin of $592.3 Million.
Prisoners
Thriller • Warner Bros. Pictures
$122.1M Worldwide🍅 81%
Weekend Gross$20.8M
Production Budget$46M
Recoup Multiple2.65x 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
Prisoners: $122.1M (15%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (85%)
Prisoners (15%)
Dune: Part Two (85%)
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
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: 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 Dimension | Prisoners | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $122.1M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$592.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $20.8M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $46M | $190M | Prisoners leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$14.9M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$77.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.65x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 81% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |