AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Ford v Ferrari 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 Ford v Ferrari ($225.5M) by a margin of $1826.9 Million.
Ford v Ferrari
Action • 20th Century Fox
$225.5M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$31.5M
Production Budget$97M
Recoup Multiple2.32x 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
Ford v Ferrari: $225.5M (10%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (90%)
Ford v Ferrari (10%)
Avengers: Infinity War (90%)
Ford v Ferrari
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$225.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$112.8M
Production Budget:-$97M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$53M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$37.6M
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 | Ford v Ferrari | Avengers: Infinity War | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $225.5M | $2052.4M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$1826.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $31.5M | $257.7M | Avengers: Infinity War larger debut |
| Production Budget | $97M | $325M | Ford v Ferrari leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $53M | $160M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$37.6M | +$541.2M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$578.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.32x | 6.32x | Avengers: Infinity War higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 92% | 🍅 85% | Ford v Ferrari holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |