AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Toy Story 3 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 Toy Story 3 ($1067.0M) by a margin of $271.0 Million.
Toy Story 3
Animated • Pixar / Walt Disney Studios
$1067.0M Worldwide🍅 98%
Weekend Gross$110.3M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple5.33x 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
Toy Story 3: $1067.0M (44%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (56%)
Toy Story 3 (44%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (56%)
Toy Story 3
Pixar / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1067.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$533.5M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$223.5M
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 | Toy Story 3 | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1067.0M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$271.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $110.3M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $200M | Toy Story 3 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$223.5M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$135.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.33x | 6.69x | Deadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 98% | 🍅 78% | Toy Story 3 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Pixar / Walt Disney Studios | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |