AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Aquaman 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 Aquaman ($1152.0M) by a margin of $769.8 Million.
Aquaman
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$1152.0M Worldwide🍅 65%
Weekend Gross$67.9M
Production Budget$160M
Recoup Multiple7.2x 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
Aquaman: $1152.0M (37%)Spider-Man: No Way Home: $1921.8M (63%)
Aquaman (37%)
Spider-Man: No Way Home (63%)
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
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 | Aquaman | Spider-Man: No Way Home | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1152.0M | $1921.8M | Spider-Man: No Way Home (+$769.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $67.9M | $260.1M | Spider-Man: No Way Home larger debut |
| Production Budget | $160M | $200M | Aquaman leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $88M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$328.0M | +$650.9M | Spider-Man: No Way Home (+$322.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.20x | 9.61x | Spider-Man: No Way Home higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 65% | 🍅 93% | Spider-Man: No Way Home holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |