AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Prestige 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 Prestige ($109.7M) by a margin of $604.7 Million.
The Prestige
Drama • Touchstone Pictures / Warner Bros.
$109.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$14.8M
Production Budget$40M
Recoup Multiple2.74x 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 Prestige: $109.7M (13%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (87%)
The Prestige (13%)
Dune: Part Two (87%)
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
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 Prestige | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $109.7M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$604.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $14.8M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $40M | $190M | The Prestige leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$15.2M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$77.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.74x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 77% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Touchstone Pictures / Warner Bros. | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |