AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Martian 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 Martian ($630.2M) by a margin of $707.8 Million.
The Martian
Sci-Fi • 20th Century Fox
$630.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$54.3M
Production Budget$108M
Recoup Multiple5.83x 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 Martian: $630.2M (32%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (68%)
The Martian (32%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (68%)
The Martian
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$630.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$315.1M
Production Budget:-$108M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$59M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$147.7M
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 Martian | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $630.2M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$707.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $54.3M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $108M | $200M | The Martian leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $59M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$147.7M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$211.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.83x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 78% | The Martian holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |