AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Wonder Woman 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 Wonder Woman ($822.9M) by a margin of $515.1 Million.

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

Action • Warner Bros. Pictures

$822.9M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$103.3M
Production Budget$149M
Recoup Multiple5.52x Production Budget
Deadpool & Wolverine

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

Margin Leader: Deadpool & Wolverine
Wonder Woman: $822.9M (38%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (62%)
Wonder Woman (38%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (62%)

Wonder Woman

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$822.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$411.4M
Production Budget:-$149M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$82M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$180.5M

Deadpool & Wolverine

Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios
Worldwide 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 DimensionWonder WomanDeadpool & WolverineComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$822.9M$1338.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$515.1M higher)
Opening Weekend$103.3M$211.4MDeadpool & Wolverine larger debut
Production Budget$149M$200MWonder Woman leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$82M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$180.5M+$359.0MDeadpool & Wolverine (+$178.5M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple5.52x6.69xDeadpool & Wolverine higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 93%🍅 78%Wonder Woman holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorWarner Bros. PicturesMarvel Studios / Walt Disney StudiosStudio Distribution System