AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Forrest Gump vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Forrest Gump leads with a total worldwide gross of $678.2 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $293.7 Million.
Forrest Gump
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$678.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$24.5M
Production Budget$55M
Recoup Multiple12.33x 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
Forrest Gump: $678.2M (64%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (36%)
Forrest Gump (64%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (36%)
Forrest Gump
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$678.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$339.1M
Production Budget:-$55M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$253.9M
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: Forrest Gump delivered a 12.33x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Forrest Gump | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $678.2M | $384.5M | Forrest Gump (+$293.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $24.5M | $64.0M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut |
| Production Budget | $55M | $200M | Forrest Gump leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$253.9M | -$117.8M | Forrest Gump (+$371.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.33x | 1.92x | Forrest Gump higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 71% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |