AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hangover 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 Hangover ($469.3M) by a margin of $245.1 Million.
The Hangover
Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$469.3M Worldwide🍅 79%
Weekend Gross$45.0M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple13.41x 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 Hangover: $469.3M (40%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (60%)
The Hangover (40%)
Dune: Part Two (60%)
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
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 Hangover | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $469.3M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$245.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $45.0M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $35M | $190M | The Hangover leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$169.7M | +$62.7M | The Hangover (+$107.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 13.41x | 3.76x | The Hangover higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 79% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |