AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Aliens vs. Avengers: Infinity War: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Avengers: Infinity War leads with a total worldwide gross of $2052.4 Million, out-grossing Aliens ($131.1M) by a margin of $1921.4 Million.
Aliens
Action • 20th Century Fox
$131.1M Worldwide🍅 98%
Weekend Gross$10.1M
Production Budget$19M
Recoup Multiple7.08x Production Budget
Avengers: Infinity War
Action • Marvel Studios
$2052.4M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$257.7M
Production Budget$325M
Recoup Multiple6.32x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Aliens: $131.1M (6%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (94%)
Aliens (6%)
Avengers: Infinity War (94%)
Aliens
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$131.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$65.5M
Production Budget:-$19M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$17.0M
Avengers: Infinity War
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$2052.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$1026.2M
Production Budget:-$325M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$160M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$541.2M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Avengers: Infinity War delivered a 6.32x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Aliens | Avengers: Infinity War | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $131.1M | $2052.4M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$1921.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $10.1M | $257.7M | Avengers: Infinity War larger debut |
| Production Budget | $19M | $325M | Aliens leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $160M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$17.0M | +$541.2M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$524.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.08x | 6.32x | Aliens higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 98% | 🍅 85% | Aliens holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |