AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Toy Story 3 vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Toy Story 3 leads with a total worldwide gross of $1067.0 Million, out-grossing Dune: Part Two ($714.4M) by a margin of $352.6 Million.

Toy Story 3

Toy Story 3

Animated • Pixar / Walt Disney Studios

$1067.0M Worldwide🍅 98%
Weekend Gross$110.3M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple5.33x Production Budget
Dune: Part Two

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

Margin Leader: Toy Story 3
Toy Story 3: $1067.0M (60%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (40%)
Toy Story 3 (60%)
Dune: Part Two (40%)

Toy Story 3

Pixar / Walt Disney Studios
Worldwide 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

Dune: Part Two

Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary
Worldwide 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: Toy Story 3 delivered a 5.33x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionToy Story 3Dune: Part TwoComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$1067.0M$714.4MToy Story 3 (+$352.6M higher)
Opening Weekend$110.3M$82.5MToy Story 3 larger debut
Production Budget$200M$190MDune: Part Two leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$110M$105MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$223.5M+$62.7MToy Story 3 (+$160.8M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple5.33x3.76xToy Story 3 higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 98%🍅 93%Toy Story 3 holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorPixar / Walt Disney StudiosWarner Bros. Pictures / LegendaryStudio Distribution System