AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hunger Games 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 ($694.4M) by a margin of $643.6 Million.
The Hunger Games
Action • Lionsgate
$694.4M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$152.5M
Production Budget$78M
Recoup Multiple8.9x 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: $694.4M (34%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (66%)
The Hunger Games (34%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (66%)
The Hunger Games
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$694.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$347.2M
Production Budget:-$78M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$43M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$226.3M
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 | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $694.4M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$643.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $152.5M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $78M | $200M | The Hunger Games leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $43M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$226.3M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$132.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.90x | 6.69x | The Hunger Games higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 84% | 🍅 78% | The Hunger Games holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |