AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Furious 7 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 Furious 7 ($1515.3M) by a margin of $537.1 Million.

Furious 7

Furious 7

Action • Universal Pictures

$1515.3M Worldwide🍅 81%
Weekend Gross$147.2M
Production Budget$190M
Recoup Multiple7.98x 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
Furious 7: $1515.3M (42%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (58%)
Furious 7 (42%)
Avengers: Infinity War (58%)

Furious 7

Universal Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$1515.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$757.7M
Production Budget:-$190M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$105M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$463.2M

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 DimensionFurious 7Avengers: Infinity WarComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$1515.3M$2052.4MAvengers: Infinity War (+$537.1M higher)
Opening Weekend$147.2M$257.7MAvengers: Infinity War larger debut
Production Budget$190M$325MFurious 7 leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$105M$160MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$463.2M+$541.2MAvengers: Infinity War (+$78.0M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple7.98x6.32xFurious 7 higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 81%🍅 85%Avengers: Infinity War holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorUniversal PicturesMarvel StudiosStudio Distribution System