AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Arrival vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Spider-Man: Brand New Day leads with a total worldwide gross of $384.5 Million, out-grossing Arrival ($203.4M) by a margin of $181.1 Million.
Arrival
Sci-Fi • Paramount Pictures
$203.4M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$24.1M
Production Budget$47M
Recoup Multiple4.33x 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
Arrival: $203.4M (35%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (65%)
Arrival (35%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (65%)
Arrival
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$203.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$101.7M
Production Budget:-$47M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$24.7M
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: Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivered a 1.92x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Arrival | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $203.4M | $384.5M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day (+$181.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $24.1M | $64.0M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut |
| Production Budget | $47M | $200M | Arrival leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$24.7M | -$117.8M | Arrival (+$142.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.33x | 1.92x | Arrival higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 94% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |