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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 leads with a total worldwide gross of $829.7 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $115.3 Million.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

Fantasy • Summit Entertainment

$829.7M Worldwide🍅 49%
Weekend Gross$141.1M
Production Budget$120M
Recoup Multiple6.91x Production Budget
Dune: Part Two

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

Margin Leader: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2: $829.7M (54%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (46%)
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (54%)
Dune: Part Two (46%)

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

Summit Entertainment
Worldwide Gross:$829.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$414.9M
Production Budget:-$120M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$66M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$228.9M

Dune: Part Two

Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary
Worldwide 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 Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 delivered a 6.91x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2Dune: Part TwoComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$829.7M$714.4MThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (+$115.3M higher)
Opening Weekend$141.1M$82.5MThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 larger debut
Production Budget$120M$190MThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$66M$105MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$228.9M+$62.7MThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (+$166.2M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple6.91x3.76xThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 49%🍅 93%Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorSummit EntertainmentWarner Bros. Pictures / LegendaryStudio Distribution System