AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Alien: Romulus 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 Alien: Romulus ($350.8M) by a margin of $33.7 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
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
Alien: Romulus: $350.8M (48%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (52%)
Alien: Romulus (48%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (52%)
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
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 | Alien: Romulus | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $350.8M | $384.5M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day (+$33.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $52.6M | $64.0M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut |
| Production Budget | $80M | $200M | Alien: Romulus leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $44M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$51.4M | -$117.8M | Alien: Romulus (+$169.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.38x | 1.92x | Alien: Romulus higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Studios | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |