AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 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 Hunger Games: Catching Fire ($865.0M) by a margin of $473.0 Million.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Action • Lionsgate
$865.0M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$158.1M
Production Budget$130M
Recoup Multiple6.65x 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 Hunger Games: Catching Fire: $865.0M (39%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (61%)
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (39%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (61%)
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$865.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$432.5M
Production Budget:-$130M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$72M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$231.0M
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 Hunger Games: Catching Fire | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $865.0M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$473.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $158.1M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $130M | $200M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $72M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$231.0M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$128.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.65x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 78% | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |