AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Captain America: The First Avenger 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 Captain America: The First Avenger ($370.6M) by a margin of $13.9 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
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
Captain America: The First Avenger: $370.6M (49%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (51%)
Captain America: The First Avenger (49%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (51%)
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
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 | Captain America: The First Avenger | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $370.6M | $384.5M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day (+$13.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $65.1M | $64.0M | Captain America: The First Avenger larger debut |
| Production Budget | $140M | $200M | Captain America: The First Avenger leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $77M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$31.7M | -$117.8M | Captain America: The First Avenger (+$86.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.65x | 1.92x | Captain America: The First Avenger higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 80% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |