AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 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 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ($955.8M) by a margin of $1096.6 Million.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Action • Marvel Studios
$955.8M Worldwide🍅 74%
Weekend Gross$187.4M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple4.78x 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
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: $955.8M (32%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (68%)
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (32%)
Avengers: Infinity War (68%)
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$955.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$477.9M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$167.9M
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 | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Avengers: Infinity War | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $955.8M | $2052.4M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$1096.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $187.4M | $257.7M | Avengers: Infinity War larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $325M | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $160M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$167.9M | +$541.2M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$373.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.78x | 6.32x | Avengers: Infinity War higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 74% | 🍅 85% | Avengers: Infinity War holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |