AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Godfather 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 ($250.3M) by a margin of $464.1 Million.
The Godfather
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$250.3M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$0.3M
Production Budget$6M
Recoup Multiple41.72x 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: $250.3M (26%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (74%)
The Godfather (26%)
Dune: Part Two (74%)
The Godfather
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$250.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$125.2M
Production Budget:-$6M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$89.2M
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 Godfather | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $250.3M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$464.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.3M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $6M | $190M | The Godfather leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$89.2M | +$62.7M | The Godfather (+$26.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 41.72x | 3.76x | The Godfather higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 93% | The Godfather holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |