AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Aliens 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 Aliens ($131.1M) by a margin of $253.4 Million.

Aliens
Action • 20th Century Fox
$131.1M Worldwide🍅 98%
Weekend Gross$10.1M
Production Budget$19M
Recoup Multiple7.08x 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
Aliens: $131.1M (25%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (75%)
Aliens (25%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (75%)
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: 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 | Aliens | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $131.1M | $384.5M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day (+$253.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $10.1M | $64.0M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day 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 | -$117.8M | Aliens (+$134.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.08x | 1.92x | Aliens higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 98% | 🍅 96% | Aliens holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |