AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
There Will Be Blood 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 There Will Be Blood ($76.2M) by a margin of $638.2 Million.
There Will Be Blood
Drama • Paramount Vantage / Miramax
$76.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$25M
Recoup Multiple3.05x 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
There Will Be Blood: $76.2M (10%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (90%)
There Will Be Blood (10%)
Dune: Part Two (90%)
There Will Be Blood
Paramount Vantage / MiramaxWorldwide Gross:$76.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$38.1M
Production Budget:-$25M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$16.9M
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 | There Will Be Blood | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $76.2M | $714.4M | Dune: Part Two (+$638.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.2M | $82.5M | Dune: Part Two larger debut |
| Production Budget | $25M | $190M | There Will Be Blood leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$16.9M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$79.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.05x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Vantage / Miramax | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |