AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice vs. Avengers: Infinity War: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Avengers: Infinity War leads with a total worldwide gross of $2052.4 Million, out-grossing Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice ($873.6M) by a margin of $1178.8 Million.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$873.6M Worldwide🍅 29%
Weekend Gross$166.0M
Production Budget$250M
Recoup Multiple3.49x Production Budget
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
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: $873.6M (30%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (70%)
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (30%)
Avengers: Infinity War (70%)
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$873.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$436.8M
Production Budget:-$250M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$138M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$49.3M
Avengers: Infinity War
Marvel StudiosWorldwide 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: Infinity War delivered a 6.32x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | Avengers: Infinity War | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $873.6M | $2052.4M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$1178.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $166.0M | $257.7M | Avengers: Infinity War larger debut |
| Production Budget | $250M | $325M | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $138M | $160M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$49.3M | +$541.2M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$491.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.49x | 6.32x | Avengers: Infinity War higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 29% | 🍅 85% | Avengers: Infinity War holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |