AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
1917 vs. The Avengers: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Avengers leads with a total worldwide gross of $1520.5 Million, out-grossing 1917 ($384.9M) by a margin of $1135.6 Million.
1917
Action • Universal Pictures
$384.9M Worldwide🍅 89%
Weekend Gross$37.0M
Production Budget$95M
Recoup Multiple4.05x Production Budget
The Avengers
Action • Marvel Studios
$1520.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$207.4M
Production Budget$220M
Recoup Multiple6.91x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
1917: $384.9M (20%)The Avengers: $1520.5M (80%)
1917 (20%)
The Avengers (80%)
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
The Avengers
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1520.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$760.3M
Production Budget:-$220M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$121M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$419.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Avengers delivered a 6.91x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | 1917 | The Avengers | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $384.9M | $1520.5M | The Avengers (+$1135.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $37.0M | $207.4M | The Avengers larger debut |
| Production Budget | $95M | $220M | 1917 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $52M | $121M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$45.2M | +$419.3M | The Avengers (+$374.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.05x | 6.91x | The Avengers higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 89% | 🍅 91% | The Avengers holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Universal Pictures | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |