AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Notebook 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 Notebook ($117.8M) by a margin of $1220.2 Million.
The Notebook
Romance • New Line Cinema
$117.8M Worldwide🍅 54%
Weekend Gross$13.5M
Production Budget$29M
Recoup Multiple4.06x 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 Notebook: $117.8M (8%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (92%)
The Notebook (8%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (92%)
The Notebook
New Line CinemaWorldwide Gross:$117.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$58.9M
Production Budget:-$29M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$0.1M
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 Notebook | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $117.8M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1220.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $13.5M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $29M | $200M | The Notebook leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$0.1M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$359.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.06x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 54% | 🍅 78% | Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | New Line Cinema | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |