AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Super Mario Bros. Movie vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie leads with a total worldwide gross of $1362.0 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $647.6 Million.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1362.0M Worldwide🍅 59%
Weekend Gross$146.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple13.62x 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 Super Mario Bros. Movie: $1362.0M (66%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (34%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (66%)
Dune: Part Two (34%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1362.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$681.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$526.0M
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: The Super Mario Bros. Movie delivered a 13.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1362.0M | $714.4M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$647.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $146.4M | $82.5M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $190M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$526.0M | +$62.7M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$463.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 13.62x | 3.76x | The Super Mario Bros. Movie higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 59% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |