AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Departed 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 Departed ($291.5M) by a margin of $1046.5 Million.
The Departed
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$291.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$26.9M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple3.24x 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 Departed: $291.5M (18%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (82%)
The Departed (18%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (82%)
The Departed
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$291.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$145.7M
Production Budget:-$90M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$50M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$6.2M
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 Departed | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $291.5M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1046.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $26.9M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $90M | $200M | The Departed leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $50M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$6.2M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$352.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.24x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 78% | The Departed holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |