AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Godfather Part II 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 Godfather Part II ($88.0M) by a margin of $626.4 Million.
The Godfather Part II
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$88.0M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$13M
Recoup Multiple6.77x 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 Godfather Part II: $88.0M (11%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (89%)
The Godfather Part II (11%)
Dune: Part Two (89%)
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
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 Godfather Part II | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $88.0M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$626.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.2M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $13M | $190M | The Godfather Part II leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$1.0M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$61.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.77x | 3.76x | The Godfather Part II higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 96% | 🍅 93% | The Godfather Part II holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |