AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
1917 vs. Avengers: Infinity War: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Avengers: Infinity War leads with a total worldwide gross of $2052.4 Million, out-grossing 1917 ($384.9M) by a margin of $1667.5 Million.
1917
Action • Universal Pictures
$384.9M Worldwide🍅 89%
Weekend Gross$37.0M
Production Budget$95M
Recoup Multiple4.05x Production Budget
Avengers: Infinity War
Action • Marvel Studios
$2052.4M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$257.7M
Production Budget$325M
Recoup Multiple6.32x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
1917: $384.9M (16%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (84%)
1917 (16%)
Avengers: Infinity War (84%)
1917
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$384.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$192.5M
Production Budget:-$95M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$52M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$45.2M
Avengers: Infinity War
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$2052.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$1026.2M
Production Budget:-$325M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$160M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$541.2M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Avengers: Infinity War delivered a 6.32x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | 1917 | Avengers: Infinity War | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $384.9M | $2052.4M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$1667.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $37.0M | $257.7M | Avengers: Infinity War larger debut |
| Production Budget | $95M | $325M | 1917 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $52M | $160M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$45.2M | +$541.2M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$496.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.05x | 6.32x | Avengers: Infinity War higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 89% | 🍅 85% | 1917 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Universal Pictures | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |