AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Devil Wears Prada 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 Devil Wears Prada ($326.7M) by a margin of $1011.3 Million.
The Devil Wears Prada
Comedy • 20th Century Fox
$326.7M Worldwide🍅 75%
Weekend Gross$27.5M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple9.33x 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 Devil Wears Prada: $326.7M (20%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (80%)
The Devil Wears Prada (20%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (80%)
The Devil Wears Prada
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$326.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$163.4M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$98.4M
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 Devil Wears Prada | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $326.7M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1011.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $27.5M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $35M | $200M | The Devil Wears Prada leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$98.4M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$260.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 9.33x | 6.69x | The Devil Wears Prada higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 75% | 🍅 78% | Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |