AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Despicable Me 4 vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Despicable Me 4 leads with a total worldwide gross of $968.0 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $583.5 Million.
Despicable Me 4
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$968.0M Worldwide🍅 56%
Weekend Gross$75.0M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple9.68x 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
Despicable Me 4: $968.0M (72%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (28%)
Despicable Me 4 (72%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (28%)
Despicable Me 4
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$968.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$484.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$329.0M
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: Despicable Me 4 delivered a 9.68x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Despicable Me 4 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $968.0M | $384.5M | Despicable Me 4 (+$583.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $75.0M | $64.0M | Despicable Me 4 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $200M | Despicable Me 4 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$329.0M | -$117.8M | Despicable Me 4 (+$446.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 9.68x | 1.92x | Despicable Me 4 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 56% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |