AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Star Wars: The Last Jedi 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 Star Wars: The Last Jedi ($1334.4M) by a margin of $3.6 Million.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Sci-Fi • Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios
$1334.4M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$220.0M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple6.67x 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
Star Wars: The Last Jedi: $1334.4M (50%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (50%)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (50%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (50%)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Lucasfilm / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1334.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$667.2M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$357.2M
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 | Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1334.4M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$3.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $220.0M | $211.4M | Star Wars: The Last Jedi larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $200M | Star Wars: The Last Jedi leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$357.2M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.67x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 78% | Star Wars: The Last Jedi holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |