AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Martian 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 Martian ($630.2M) by a margin of $84.2 Million.
The Martian
Sci-Fi • 20th Century Fox
$630.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$54.3M
Production Budget$108M
Recoup Multiple5.83x 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 Martian: $630.2M (47%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (53%)
The Martian (47%)
Dune: Part Two (53%)
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
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 Martian | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $630.2M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$84.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $54.3M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $108M | $190M | The Martian leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $59M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$147.7M | +$62.7M | The Martian (+$85.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.83x | 3.76x | The Martian higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |