AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Superbad 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 Superbad ($170.8M) by a margin of $543.6 Million.
Superbad
Comedy • Columbia Pictures
$170.8M Worldwide🍅 88%
Weekend Gross$33.1M
Production Budget$20M
Recoup Multiple8.54x 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
Superbad: $170.8M (19%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (81%)
Superbad (19%)
Dune: Part Two (81%)
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
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 | Superbad | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $170.8M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$543.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $33.1M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $20M | $190M | Superbad leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$35.4M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$27.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.54x | 3.76x | Superbad higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 88% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Columbia Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |