AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Raiders of the Lost Ark 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 Raiders of the Lost Ark ($389.9M) by a margin of $948.1 Million.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Action • Paramount Pictures
$389.9M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$8.3M
Production Budget$18M
Recoup Multiple21.66x 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
Raiders of the Lost Ark: $389.9M (23%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (77%)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (23%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (77%)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$389.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$195.0M
Production Budget:-$18M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$147.0M
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 | Raiders of the Lost Ark | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $389.9M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$948.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $8.3M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $18M | $200M | Raiders of the Lost Ark leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$147.0M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$212.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 21.66x | 6.69x | Raiders of the Lost Ark higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 96% | 🍅 78% | Raiders of the Lost Ark holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |