AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Aquaman vs. The Avengers: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Avengers leads with a total worldwide gross of $1520.5 Million, out-grossing Aquaman ($1152.0M) by a margin of $368.5 Million.
Aquaman
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$1152.0M Worldwide🍅 65%
Weekend Gross$67.9M
Production Budget$160M
Recoup Multiple7.2x Production Budget
The Avengers
Action • Marvel Studios
$1520.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$207.4M
Production Budget$220M
Recoup Multiple6.91x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Aquaman: $1152.0M (43%)The Avengers: $1520.5M (57%)
Aquaman (43%)
The Avengers (57%)
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
The Avengers
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1520.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$760.3M
Production Budget:-$220M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$121M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$419.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Avengers delivered a 6.91x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Aquaman | The Avengers | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1152.0M | $1520.5M | The Avengers (+$368.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $67.9M | $207.4M | The Avengers larger debut |
| Production Budget | $160M | $220M | Aquaman leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $88M | $121M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$328.0M | +$419.3M | The Avengers (+$91.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.20x | 6.91x | Aquaman higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 65% | 🍅 91% | The Avengers holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |