AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Sicario 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 Sicario ($84.9M) by a margin of $629.5 Million.
Sicario
Thriller • Lionsgate
$84.9M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$12.1M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple2.83x 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
Sicario: $84.9M (11%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (89%)
Sicario (11%)
Dune: Part Two (89%)
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
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 | Sicario | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $84.9M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$629.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $12.1M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $190M | Sicario leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$17.6M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$80.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.83x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 92% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |