AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Raiders of the Lost Ark 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 Raiders of the Lost Ark ($389.9M) by a margin of $324.5 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
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
Raiders of the Lost Ark: $389.9M (35%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (65%)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (35%)
Dune: Part Two (65%)
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
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 | Raiders of the Lost Ark | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $389.9M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$324.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $8.3M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $18M | $190M | Raiders of the Lost Ark leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$147.0M | +$62.7M | Raiders of the Lost Ark (+$84.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 21.66x | 3.76x | Raiders of the Lost Ark higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 96% | 🍅 93% | Raiders of the Lost Ark holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |