AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Thor: Ragnarok vs. Deadpool & Wolverine: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Deadpool & Wolverine leads with a total worldwide gross of $1338.0 Million, out-grossing Thor: Ragnarok ($855.3M) by a margin of $482.7 Million.
Thor: Ragnarok
Action • Marvel Studios
$855.3M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$122.7M
Production Budget$180M
Recoup Multiple4.75x Production Budget
Deadpool & Wolverine
Action / Comedy / Sci-Fi • Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios
$1338.0M Worldwide🍅 78%
Weekend Gross$211.4M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple6.69x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Thor: Ragnarok: $855.3M (39%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (61%)
Thor: Ragnarok (39%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (61%)
Thor: Ragnarok
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$855.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$427.7M
Production Budget:-$180M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$99M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$148.7M
Deadpool & Wolverine
Marvel Studios / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1338.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$669.0M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$359.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Deadpool & Wolverine delivered a 6.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Thor: Ragnarok | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $855.3M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$482.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $122.7M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $180M | $200M | Thor: Ragnarok leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $99M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$148.7M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$210.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.75x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 93% | 🍅 78% | Thor: Ragnarok holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |