AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Devil Wears Prada 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 Devil Wears Prada ($326.7M) by a margin of $387.7 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
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 Devil Wears Prada: $326.7M (31%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (69%)
The Devil Wears Prada (31%)
Dune: Part Two (69%)
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
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 Devil Wears Prada | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $326.7M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$387.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $27.5M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $35M | $190M | The Devil Wears Prada leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$98.4M | +$62.7M | The Devil Wears Prada (+$35.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 9.33x | 3.76x | The Devil Wears Prada higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 75% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |