AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
A Star Is Born vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, A Star Is Born leads with a total worldwide gross of $436.2 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $51.7 Million.
A Star Is Born
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$436.2M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$42.9M
Production Budget$36M
Recoup Multiple12.12x Production Budget
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi • Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios
$384.5M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$64.0M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple1.9x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
A Star Is Born: $436.2M (53%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (47%)
A Star Is Born (53%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (47%)
A Star Is Born
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$436.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$218.1M
Production Budget:-$36M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$152.1M
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Sony Pictures / Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$384.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$192.3M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$117.8M
Capital Efficiency Leader: A Star Is Born delivered a 12.12x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | A Star Is Born | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $436.2M | $384.5M | A Star Is Born (+$51.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $42.9M | $64.0M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut |
| Production Budget | $36M | $200M | A Star Is Born leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$152.1M | -$117.8M | A Star Is Born (+$269.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.12x | 1.92x | A Star Is Born higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |