AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Prestige 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 Prestige ($109.7M) by a margin of $1228.3 Million.
The Prestige
Drama • Touchstone Pictures / Warner Bros.
$109.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$14.8M
Production Budget$40M
Recoup Multiple2.74x 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 Prestige: $109.7M (8%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (92%)
The Prestige (8%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (92%)
The Prestige
Touchstone Pictures / Warner Bros.Worldwide Gross:$109.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$54.8M
Production Budget:-$40M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$15.2M
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 Prestige | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $109.7M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1228.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $14.8M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $40M | $200M | The Prestige leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$15.2M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$374.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.74x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 77% | 🍅 78% | Deadpool & Wolverine holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Touchstone Pictures / Warner Bros. | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |