AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFING2026 Research Benchmark

Anyone But You 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 Anyone But You ($220.3M) by a margin of $2578.7 Million.

Anyone But You

Anyone But You

Romance • Columbia Pictures

$220.3M Worldwide🍅 56%
Weekend Gross$6.0M
Production Budget$25M
Recoup Multiple8.81x Production Budget
Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame

Action / Sci-Fi / Adventure • Marvel Studios

$2799.0M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$419.9M
Production Budget$356M
Recoup Multiple7.86x Production Budget
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Gail GardnerVERIFIED EDITORIAL
Senior Editorial Director, ListTribe Theatrical Intelligence • Reviewed September 2026
BOX OFFICE P&L VERDICT

Anyone But You vs. Avengers: Endgame: Theatrical Economics, P&A Recoupment & Studio Return

In evaluating the commercial faceoff between Anyone But You and Avengers: Endgame, worldwide ticket receipts provide only the top-line baseline of cinematic profitability. Avengers: Endgame captured higher aggregate worldwide box office gross of $2.80 Billion, establishing a $2579 million gross advantage over Anyone But You's $220 Million.

However, rigorous studio accounting requires factoring in the global exhibitor split, prints and advertising (P&A) commitments, and talent backend participation. Applying the standard Hollywood blended 50% distributor rental take, Avengers: Endgame converted its theatrical receipts into approximately $1399.5 million in studio rentals, providing the vital cash flow necessary to offset its $356M production budget and global marketing campaign.

From a pure capital efficiency standpoint, Anyone But You achieved superior return on invested capital, delivering an impressive 8.81x recoupment multiple against its initial production budget, compared to 7.86x for Avengers: Endgame. In critical evaluation, Avengers: Endgame leads the artistic consensus with a Certified Fresh score of 96%, demonstrating that commercial velocity and critical standing can align effectively in modern franchise distribution.

Global Theatrical Gross

Avengers: Endgame generated $2.80 Billion, outperforming by $2579M.

Capital Recoupment Multiple

Anyone But You produced 8.81x budget multiple against production costs.

Critical Acclaim & Rotten Tomatoes

Avengers: Endgame holds 🍅 96%, leading the review consensus over Anyone But You's 56%.

Studio Distribution Pipeline

Anyone But You (Columbia Pictures) versus Avengers: Endgame (Marvel Studios) across global theatrical and streaming windows.

Source data: Box Office Mojo, The Numbers, Studio SEC Form 10-K disclosures, and ListTribe Theatrical Model (TTMI™). Verified September 2026.

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Documented Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: Avengers: Endgame
Anyone But You: $220.3M (7%)Avengers: Endgame: $2799.0M (93%)
Anyone But You (7%)
Avengers: Endgame (93%)

Anyone But You

Columbia Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$220.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$110.1M
Production Budget:-$25M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$55.1M

Avengers: Endgame

Marvel Studios
Worldwide 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 →

Detailed Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Research Intelligence
Financial DimensionAnyone But YouAvengers: EndgameComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$220.3M$2799.0MAvengers: Endgame (+$2578.7M higher)
Opening Weekend$6.0M$419.9MAvengers: Endgame larger debut
Production Budget$25M$356MAnyone But You leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$160MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$55.1M+$883.5MAvengers: Endgame (+$828.4M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple8.81x7.86xAnyone But You higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 56%🍅 96%Avengers: Endgame holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorColumbia PicturesMarvel StudiosStudio Distribution System