AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Dark Knight Rises vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Dark Knight Rises leads with a total worldwide gross of $1081.2 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $366.8 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
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 Dark Knight Rises: $1081.2M (60%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (40%)
The Dark Knight Rises (60%)
Dune: Part Two (40%)
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
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: The Dark Knight Rises delivered a 4.32x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Dark Knight Rises | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1081.2M | $714.4M | The Dark Knight Rises (+$366.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $160.9M | $82.5M | The Dark Knight Rises larger debut |
| Production Budget | $250M | $190M | Dune: Part Two leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $138M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$153.1M | +$62.7M | The Dark Knight Rises (+$90.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.32x | 3.76x | The Dark Knight Rises higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 87% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |