AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Nun 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 Nun ($365.6M) by a margin of $972.4 Million.
The Nun
Horror • Warner Bros. Pictures
$365.6M Worldwide🍅 25%
Weekend Gross$53.8M
Production Budget$22M
Recoup Multiple16.62x 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 Nun: $365.6M (21%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (79%)
The Nun (21%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (79%)
The Nun
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$365.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$182.8M
Production Budget:-$22M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$130.8M
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 Nun | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $365.6M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$972.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $53.8M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $22M | $200M | The Nun leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$130.8M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$228.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 16.62x | 6.69x | The Nun higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 25% | 🍅 78% | Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |