AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Zootopia 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 Zootopia ($1025.5M) by a margin of $312.5 Million.
Zootopia
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1025.5M Worldwide🍅 98%
Weekend Gross$75.1M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple6.84x 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
Zootopia: $1025.5M (43%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (57%)
Zootopia (43%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (57%)
Zootopia
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1025.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$512.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$280.3M
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 | Zootopia | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1025.5M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$312.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $75.1M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $150M | $200M | Zootopia leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $83M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$280.3M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$78.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.84x | 6.69x | Zootopia higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 98% | 🍅 78% | Zootopia holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |