AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Notebook 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 Notebook ($117.8M) by a margin of $596.6 Million.
The Notebook
Romance • New Line Cinema
$117.8M Worldwide🍅 54%
Weekend Gross$13.5M
Production Budget$29M
Recoup Multiple4.06x 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 Notebook: $117.8M (14%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (86%)
The Notebook (14%)
Dune: Part Two (86%)
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
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 Notebook | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $117.8M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$596.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $13.5M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $29M | $190M | The Notebook leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$0.1M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$62.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.06x | 3.76x | The Notebook higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 54% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | New Line Cinema | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |