AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Smile 2 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 Smile 2 ($135.0M) by a margin of $1203.0 Million.
Smile 2
Horror • Paramount Pictures
$135.0M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$23.0M
Production Budget$28M
Recoup Multiple4.82x 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
Smile 2: $135.0M (9%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (91%)
Smile 2 (9%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (91%)
Smile 2
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$135.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$67.5M
Production Budget:-$28M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$9.5M
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 | Smile 2 | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $135.0M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1203.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $23.0M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $28M | $200M | Smile 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$9.5M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$349.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.82x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 78% | Smile 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |