AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 vs. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 leads with a total worldwide gross of $1342.4 Million, out-grossing The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 ($829.7M) by a margin of $512.6 Million.
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
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Fantasy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$1342.4M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$169.2M
Production Budget$125M
Recoup Multiple10.74x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2: $829.7M (38%)Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2: $1342.4M (62%)
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (38%)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (62%)
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
Summit EntertainmentWorldwide 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
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1342.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$671.2M
Production Budget:-$125M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$69M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$477.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 delivered a 10.74x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $829.7M | $1342.4M | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$512.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $141.1M | $169.2M | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $120M | $125M | The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $66M | $69M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$228.9M | +$477.4M | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$248.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.91x | 10.74x | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 49% | 🍅 96% | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Summit Entertainment | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |