AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Bourne Ultimatum 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 The Bourne Ultimatum ($444.1M) by a margin of $270.3 Million.
The Bourne Ultimatum
Action • Universal Pictures
$444.1M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$69.3M
Production Budget$110M
Recoup Multiple4.04x 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
The Bourne Ultimatum: $444.1M (38%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (62%)
The Bourne Ultimatum (38%)
Dune: Part Two (62%)
The Bourne Ultimatum
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$444.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$222.1M
Production Budget:-$110M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$61M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$51.6M
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 | The Bourne Ultimatum | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $444.1M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$270.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $69.3M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $110M | $190M | The Bourne Ultimatum leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $61M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$51.6M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$11.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.04x | 3.76x | The Bourne Ultimatum higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 92% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Universal Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |