AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Captain America: The First Avenger 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: The First Avenger ($370.6M) by a margin of $1681.8 Million.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Action • Marvel Studios
$370.6M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$65.1M
Production Budget$140M
Recoup Multiple2.65x 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: The First Avenger: $370.6M (15%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (85%)
Captain America: The First Avenger (15%)
Avengers: Infinity War (85%)
Captain America: The First Avenger
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$370.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$185.3M
Production Budget:-$140M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$77M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$31.7M
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: The First Avenger | Avengers: Infinity War | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $370.6M | $2052.4M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$1681.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $65.1M | $257.7M | Avengers: Infinity War larger debut |
| Production Budget | $140M | $325M | Captain America: The First Avenger leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $77M | $160M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$31.7M | +$541.2M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$572.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.65x | 6.32x | Avengers: Infinity War higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 80% | 🍅 85% | Avengers: Infinity War holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |