AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Silence of the Lambs 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 Silence of the Lambs ($272.7M) by a margin of $441.7 Million.
The Silence of the Lambs
Thriller • Orion Pictures
$272.7M Worldwide🍅 95%
Weekend Gross$13.8M
Production Budget$19M
Recoup Multiple14.35x 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 Silence of the Lambs: $272.7M (28%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (72%)
The Silence of the Lambs (28%)
Dune: Part Two (72%)
The Silence of the Lambs
Orion PicturesWorldwide Gross:$272.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$136.4M
Production Budget:-$19M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$87.4M
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 Silence of the Lambs | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $272.7M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$441.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $13.8M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $19M | $190M | The Silence of the Lambs leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$87.4M | +$62.7M | The Silence of the Lambs (+$24.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 14.35x | 3.76x | The Silence of the Lambs higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 95% | 🍅 93% | The Silence of the Lambs holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Orion Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |