AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Aquaman 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 Aquaman ($1152.0M) by a margin of $900.4 Million.
Aquaman
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$1152.0M Worldwide🍅 65%
Weekend Gross$67.9M
Production Budget$160M
Recoup Multiple7.2x 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
Aquaman: $1152.0M (36%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (64%)
Aquaman (36%)
Avengers: Infinity War (64%)
Aquaman
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1152.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$576.0M
Production Budget:-$160M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$88M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$328.0M
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 | Aquaman | Avengers: Infinity War | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1152.0M | $2052.4M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$900.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $67.9M | $257.7M | Avengers: Infinity War larger debut |
| Production Budget | $160M | $325M | Aquaman leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $88M | $160M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$328.0M | +$541.2M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$213.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.20x | 6.32x | Aquaman higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 65% | 🍅 85% | Avengers: Infinity War holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |