AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Aquaman vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Aquaman leads with a total worldwide gross of $1152.0 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $767.5 Million.
Aquaman
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$1152.0M Worldwide🍅 65%
Weekend Gross$67.9M
Production Budget$160M
Recoup Multiple7.2x 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
Aquaman: $1152.0M (75%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (25%)
Aquaman (75%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (25%)
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: 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: Aquaman delivered a 7.20x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Aquaman | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1152.0M | $384.5M | Aquaman (+$767.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $67.9M | $64.0M | Aquaman 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 | -$117.8M | Aquaman (+$445.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.20x | 1.92x | Aquaman higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 65% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |