AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Tenet 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 Tenet ($365.3M) by a margin of $972.7 Million.
Tenet
Sci-Fi • Warner Bros. Pictures
$365.3M Worldwide🍅 69%
Weekend Gross$9.4M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple1.83x 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
Tenet: $365.3M (21%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (79%)
Tenet (21%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (79%)
Tenet
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$365.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$182.7M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$127.3M
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 | Tenet | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $365.3M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$972.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $9.4M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $200M | Tenet leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$127.3M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$486.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 1.83x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 69% | 🍅 78% | Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |