AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Avengers: Endgame vs. Avengers: Infinity War: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Avengers: Endgame leads with a total worldwide gross of $2799.0 Million, out-grossing Avengers: Infinity War ($2052.4M) by a margin of $746.6 Million.

Avengers: Endgame

Avengers: Endgame

Action / Sci-Fi / Adventure • Marvel Studios

$2799.0M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$419.9M
Production Budget$356M
Recoup Multiple7.86x Production Budget
Avengers: Infinity War

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

Margin Leader: Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame: $2799.0M (58%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (42%)
Avengers: Endgame (58%)
Avengers: Infinity War (42%)

Avengers: Endgame

Marvel Studios
Worldwide Gross:$2799.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$1399.5M
Production Budget:-$356M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$160M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$883.5M

Avengers: Infinity War

Marvel Studios
Worldwide 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: Endgame delivered a 7.86x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionAvengers: EndgameAvengers: Infinity WarComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$2799.0M$2052.4MAvengers: Endgame (+$746.6M higher)
Opening Weekend$419.9M$257.7MAvengers: Endgame larger debut
Production Budget$356M$325MAvengers: Infinity War leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$160M$160MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$883.5M+$541.2MAvengers: Endgame (+$342.3M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple7.86x6.32xAvengers: Endgame higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 96%🍅 85%Avengers: Endgame holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorMarvel StudiosMarvel StudiosStudio Distribution System