AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Conjuring 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 Conjuring ($320.4M) by a margin of $394.0 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
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 Conjuring: $320.4M (31%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (69%)
The Conjuring (31%)
Dune: Part Two (69%)
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
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 Conjuring | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $320.4M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$394.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $41.9M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $20M | $190M | The Conjuring leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$110.2M | +$62.7M | The Conjuring (+$47.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 16.02x | 3.76x | The Conjuring higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 86% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | New Line Cinema / Warner Bros. | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |