AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Alien: Romulus vs. Avengers: Endgame: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Avengers: Endgame leads with a total worldwide gross of $2799.0 Million, out-grossing Alien: Romulus ($350.8M) by a margin of $2448.2 Million.
Alien: Romulus
Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller • 20th Century Studios
$350.8M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$52.6M
Production Budget$80M
Recoup Multiple4.38x Production Budget
Avengers: Endgame
Action / Sci-Fi / Adventure • Marvel Studios
$2799.0M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$419.9M
Production Budget$356M
Recoup Multiple7.86x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Alien: Romulus: $350.8M (11%)Avengers: Endgame: $2799.0M (89%)
Alien: Romulus (11%)
Avengers: Endgame (89%)
Alien: Romulus
20th Century StudiosWorldwide Gross:$350.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$175.4M
Production Budget:-$80M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$44M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$51.4M
Avengers: Endgame
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$2799.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$1399.5M
Production Budget:-$356M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$160M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$883.5M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Avengers: Endgame delivered a 7.86x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Alien: Romulus | Avengers: Endgame | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $350.8M | $2799.0M | Avengers: Endgame (+$2448.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $52.6M | $419.9M | Avengers: Endgame larger debut |
| Production Budget | $80M | $356M | Alien: Romulus leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $44M | $160M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$51.4M | +$883.5M | Avengers: Endgame (+$832.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.38x | 7.86x | Avengers: Endgame higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 96% | Avengers: Endgame holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Studios | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |