AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Dark Knight Rises 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 Dark Knight Rises ($1081.2M) by a margin of $256.8 Million.
The Dark Knight Rises
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$1081.2M Worldwide🍅 87%
Weekend Gross$160.9M
Production Budget$250M
Recoup Multiple4.32x 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 Dark Knight Rises: $1081.2M (45%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (55%)
The Dark Knight Rises (45%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (55%)
The Dark Knight Rises
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1081.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$540.6M
Production Budget:-$250M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$138M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$153.1M
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 Dark Knight Rises | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1081.2M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$256.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $160.9M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $250M | $200M | Deadpool & Wolverine leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $138M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$153.1M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$205.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.32x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 87% | 🍅 78% | The Dark Knight Rises holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |