AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire leads with a total worldwide gross of $865.0 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $150.6 Million.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Action • Lionsgate
$865.0M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$158.1M
Production Budget$130M
Recoup Multiple6.65x 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 Hunger Games: Catching Fire: $865.0M (55%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (45%)
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (55%)
Dune: Part Two (45%)
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
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: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire delivered a 6.65x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $865.0M | $714.4M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (+$150.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $158.1M | $82.5M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire larger debut |
| Production Budget | $130M | $190M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $72M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$231.0M | +$62.7M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (+$168.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.65x | 3.76x | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |