AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
About Time vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Spider-Man: Brand New Day leads with a total worldwide gross of $384.5 Million, out-grossing About Time ($87.1M) by a margin of $297.4 Million.
About Time
Romance • Universal Pictures
$87.1M Worldwide🍅 70%
Weekend Gross$1.1M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple7.26x 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
About Time: $87.1M (18%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (82%)
About Time (18%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (82%)
About Time
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$87.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$43.6M
Production Budget:-$12M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$1.6M
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: Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivered a 1.92x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | About Time | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $87.1M | $384.5M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day (+$297.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $1.1M | $64.0M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $200M | About Time leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$1.6M | -$117.8M | About Time (+$119.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.26x | 1.92x | About Time higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 70% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Universal Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |