AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Thor: Love and Thunder vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Thor: Love and Thunder leads with a total worldwide gross of $760.9 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $46.5 Million.
Thor: Love and Thunder
Action • Marvel Studios
$760.9M Worldwide🍅 63%
Weekend Gross$144.2M
Production Budget$250M
Recoup Multiple3.04x 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
Thor: Love and Thunder: $760.9M (52%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (48%)
Thor: Love and Thunder (52%)
Dune: Part Two (48%)
Thor: Love and Thunder
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$760.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$380.5M
Production Budget:-$250M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$138M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$7.0M
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: Thor: Love and Thunder delivered a 3.04x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Thor: Love and Thunder | Dune: Part Two | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $760.9M | $714.4M | Thor: Love and Thunder (+$46.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $144.2M | $82.5M | Thor: Love and Thunder larger debut |
| Production Budget | $250M | $190M | Dune: Part Two leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $138M | $105M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$7.0M | +$62.7M | Dune: Part Two (+$69.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.04x | 3.76x | Dune: Part Two higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 63% | 🍅 93% | Dune: Part Two holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary | Studio Distribution System |