AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hunger Games 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 Hunger Games ($694.4M) by a margin of $20.0 Million.
The Hunger Games
Action • Lionsgate
$694.4M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$152.5M
Production Budget$78M
Recoup Multiple8.9x 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: $694.4M (49%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (51%)
The Hunger Games (49%)
Dune: Part Two (51%)
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
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 Hunger Games | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $694.4M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$20.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $152.5M | $82.5M | The Hunger Games larger debut |
| Production Budget | $78M | $190M | The Hunger Games leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $43M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$226.3M | +$62.7M | The Hunger Games (+$163.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.90x | 3.76x | The Hunger Games higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 84% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |