AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Smile 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 ($217.4M) by a margin of $497.0 Million.
Smile
Horror • Paramount Pictures
$217.4M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$22.6M
Production Budget$17M
Recoup Multiple12.79x 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: $217.4M (23%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (77%)
Smile (23%)
Dune: Part Two (77%)
Smile
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$217.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$108.7M
Production Budget:-$17M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$61.7M
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 | Smile | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $217.4M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$497.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $22.6M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $17M | $190M | Smile leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$61.7M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$1.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.79x | 3.76x | Smile higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 80% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |