AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Superbad 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 Superbad ($170.8M) by a margin of $1167.2 Million.
Superbad
Comedy • Columbia Pictures
$170.8M Worldwide🍅 88%
Weekend Gross$33.1M
Production Budget$20M
Recoup Multiple8.54x 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
Superbad: $170.8M (11%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (89%)
Superbad (11%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (89%)
Superbad
Columbia PicturesWorldwide Gross:$170.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$85.4M
Production Budget:-$20M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$35.4M
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 | Superbad | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $170.8M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1167.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $33.1M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $20M | $200M | Superbad leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$35.4M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$323.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.54x | 6.69x | Superbad higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 88% | 🍅 78% | Superbad holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Columbia Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |