AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Sicario 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 Sicario ($84.9M) by a margin of $1253.1 Million.
Sicario
Thriller • Lionsgate
$84.9M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$12.1M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple2.83x 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
Sicario: $84.9M (6%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (94%)
Sicario (6%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (94%)
Sicario
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$84.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$42.4M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$17.6M
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 | Sicario | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $84.9M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1253.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $12.1M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $200M | Sicario leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$17.6M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$376.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.83x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 92% | 🍅 78% | Sicario holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |