AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Saving Private Ryan 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 Saving Private Ryan ($482.3M) by a margin of $232.1 Million.
Saving Private Ryan
Action • DreamWorks / Paramount
$482.3M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$30.6M
Production Budget$70M
Recoup Multiple6.89x 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
Saving Private Ryan: $482.3M (40%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (60%)
Saving Private Ryan (40%)
Dune: Part Two (60%)
Saving Private Ryan
DreamWorks / ParamountWorldwide Gross:$482.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$241.2M
Production Budget:-$70M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$39M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$132.7M
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 | Saving Private Ryan | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $482.3M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$232.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $30.6M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $70M | $190M | Saving Private Ryan leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $39M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$132.7M | +$62.7M | Saving Private Ryan (+$70.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.89x | 3.76x | Saving Private Ryan higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 94% | 🍅 93% | Saving Private Ryan holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | DreamWorks / Paramount | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |