AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hangover 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 Hangover ($469.3M) by a margin of $868.7 Million.
The Hangover
Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$469.3M Worldwide🍅 79%
Weekend Gross$45.0M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple13.41x 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 Hangover: $469.3M (26%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (74%)
The Hangover (26%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (74%)
The Hangover
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$469.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$234.7M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$169.7M
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 Hangover | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $469.3M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$868.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $45.0M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $35M | $200M | The Hangover leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$169.7M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$189.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 13.41x | 6.69x | The Hangover higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 79% | 🍅 78% | The Hangover holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |