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

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

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

Margin Leader: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
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 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

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide 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 DimensionThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2Comparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$829.7M$1342.4MHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$512.6M higher)
Opening Weekend$141.1M$169.2MHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 larger debut
Production Budget$120M$125MThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$66M$69MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$228.9M+$477.4MHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$248.6M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple6.91x10.74xHarry 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 & DistributorSummit EntertainmentWarner Bros. PicturesStudio Distribution System