AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Captain America: Civil War 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 Captain America: Civil War ($1155.0M) by a margin of $897.4 Million.
Captain America: Civil War
Action • Marvel Studios
$1155.0M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$179.1M
Production Budget$250M
Recoup Multiple4.62x 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
Captain America: Civil War: $1155.0M (36%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (64%)
Captain America: Civil War (36%)
Avengers: Infinity War (64%)
Captain America: Civil War
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1155.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$577.5M
Production Budget:-$250M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$138M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$190.0M
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 | Captain America: Civil War | Avengers: Infinity War | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1155.0M | $2052.4M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$897.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $179.1M | $257.7M | Avengers: Infinity War larger debut |
| Production Budget | $250M | $325M | Captain America: Civil War leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $138M | $160M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$190.0M | +$541.2M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$351.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.62x | 6.32x | Avengers: Infinity War higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 85% | Captain America: Civil War holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |