AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Godfather Part II 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 Godfather Part II ($88.0M) by a margin of $1250.0 Million.
The Godfather Part II
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$88.0M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$13M
Recoup Multiple6.77x 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 Godfather Part II: $88.0M (6%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (94%)
The Godfather Part II (6%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (94%)
The Godfather Part II
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$88.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$44.0M
Production Budget:-$13M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$1.0M
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 Godfather Part II | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $88.0M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1250.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.2M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $13M | $200M | The Godfather Part II leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$1.0M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$358.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.77x | 6.69x | The Godfather Part II higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 96% | 🍅 78% | The Godfather Part II holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |