AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness vs. Spider-Man: No Way Home: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Spider-Man: No Way Home leads with a total worldwide gross of $1921.8 Million, out-grossing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ($955.8M) by a margin of $966.1 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
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Action • Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios
$1921.8M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$260.1M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple9.61x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: $955.8M (33%)Spider-Man: No Way Home: $1921.8M (67%)
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (33%)
Spider-Man: No Way Home (67%)
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
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Sony Pictures / Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1921.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$960.9M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$650.9M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Spider-Man: No Way Home delivered a 9.61x 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 | Spider-Man: No Way Home | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $955.8M | $1921.8M | Spider-Man: No Way Home (+$966.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $187.4M | $260.1M | Spider-Man: No Way Home larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $200M | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$167.9M | +$650.9M | Spider-Man: No Way Home (+$483.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.78x | 9.61x | Spider-Man: No Way Home higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 74% | 🍅 93% | Spider-Man: No Way Home holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |