AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Departed 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 Departed ($291.5M) by a margin of $422.9 Million.
The Departed
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$291.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$26.9M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple3.24x 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 Departed: $291.5M (29%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (71%)
The Departed (29%)
Dune: Part Two (71%)
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
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 Departed | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $291.5M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$422.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $26.9M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $90M | $190M | The Departed leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $50M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$6.2M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$56.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.24x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |