AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Star Wars: The Last Jedi vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Star Wars: The Last Jedi leads with a total worldwide gross of $1334.4 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $620.0 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
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
Star Wars: The Last Jedi: $1334.4M (65%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (35%)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (65%)
Dune: Part Two (35%)
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
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: Star Wars: The Last Jedi delivered a 6.67x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1334.4M | $714.4M | Star Wars: The Last Jedi (+$620.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $220.0M | $82.5M | Star Wars: The Last Jedi larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $190M | Dune: Part Two leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$357.2M | +$62.7M | Star Wars: The Last Jedi (+$294.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.67x | 3.76x | Star Wars: The Last Jedi higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |