AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Aliens vs. Spider-Man: No Way Home: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Spider-Man: No Way Home leads with a total worldwide gross of $1921.8 Million, out-grossing Aliens ($131.1M) by a margin of $1790.8 Million.
Aliens
Action • 20th Century Fox
$131.1M Worldwide🍅 98%
Weekend Gross$10.1M
Production Budget$19M
Recoup Multiple7.08x Production Budget
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Action • Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios
$1921.8M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$260.1M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple9.61x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Aliens: $131.1M (6%)Spider-Man: No Way Home: $1921.8M (94%)
Aliens (6%)
Spider-Man: No Way Home (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
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Sony Pictures / Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1921.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$960.9M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$650.9M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Spider-Man: No Way Home delivered a 9.61x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Aliens | Spider-Man: No Way Home | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $131.1M | $1921.8M | Spider-Man: No Way Home (+$1790.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $10.1M | $260.1M | Spider-Man: No Way Home larger debut |
| Production Budget | $19M | $200M | Aliens leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$17.0M | +$650.9M | Spider-Man: No Way Home (+$633.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.08x | 9.61x | Spider-Man: No Way Home higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 98% | 🍅 93% | Aliens holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |