AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Smile 2 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 Smile 2 ($135.0M) by a margin of $579.4 Million.
Smile 2
Horror • Paramount Pictures
$135.0M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$23.0M
Production Budget$28M
Recoup Multiple4.82x 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
Smile 2: $135.0M (16%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (84%)
Smile 2 (16%)
Dune: Part Two (84%)
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
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 | Smile 2 | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $135.0M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$579.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $23.0M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $28M | $190M | Smile 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$9.5M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$53.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.82x | 3.76x | Smile 2 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |