AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Conjuring 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 The Conjuring ($320.4M) by a margin of $1017.6 Million.
The Conjuring
Horror • New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.
$320.4M Worldwide🍅 86%
Weekend Gross$41.9M
Production Budget$20M
Recoup Multiple16.02x 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
The Conjuring: $320.4M (19%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (81%)
The Conjuring (19%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (81%)
The Conjuring
New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.Worldwide Gross:$320.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$160.2M
Production Budget:-$20M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$110.2M
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 | The Conjuring | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $320.4M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1017.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $41.9M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $20M | $200M | The Conjuring leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$110.2M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$248.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 16.02x | 6.69x | The Conjuring higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 86% | 🍅 78% | The Conjuring holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | New Line Cinema / Warner Bros. | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |