AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Edge of Tomorrow 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 Edge of Tomorrow ($370.5M) by a margin of $1681.9 Million.

Edge of Tomorrow

Edge of Tomorrow

Action • Warner Bros. Pictures

$370.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$28.8M
Production Budget$178M
Recoup Multiple2.08x Production Budget
Avengers: Infinity War

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

Margin Leader: Avengers: Infinity War
Edge of Tomorrow: $370.5M (15%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (85%)
Edge of Tomorrow (15%)
Avengers: Infinity War (85%)

Edge of Tomorrow

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$370.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$185.3M
Production Budget:-$178M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$98M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$90.6M

Avengers: Infinity War

Marvel Studios
Worldwide 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 DimensionEdge of TomorrowAvengers: Infinity WarComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$370.5M$2052.4MAvengers: Infinity War (+$1681.9M higher)
Opening Weekend$28.8M$257.7MAvengers: Infinity War larger debut
Production Budget$178M$325MEdge of Tomorrow leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$98M$160MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow-$90.6M+$541.2MAvengers: Infinity War (+$631.8M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple2.08x6.32xAvengers: Infinity War higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 91%🍅 85%Edge of Tomorrow holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorWarner Bros. PicturesMarvel StudiosStudio Distribution System