AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire 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 Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ($567.7M) by a margin of $1354.2 Million.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Action • Warner Bros. Pictures

$567.7M Worldwide🍅 54%
Weekend Gross$80.0M
Production Budget$135M
Recoup Multiple4.2x Production Budget
Spider-Man: No Way Home

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

Margin Leader: Spider-Man: No Way Home
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire: $567.7M (23%)Spider-Man: No Way Home: $1921.8M (77%)
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (23%)
Spider-Man: No Way Home (77%)

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$567.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$283.8M
Production Budget:-$135M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$74M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$74.6M

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios
Worldwide 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 DimensionGodzilla x Kong: The New EmpireSpider-Man: No Way HomeComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$567.7M$1921.8MSpider-Man: No Way Home (+$1354.2M higher)
Opening Weekend$80.0M$260.1MSpider-Man: No Way Home larger debut
Production Budget$135M$200MGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$74M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$74.6M+$650.9MSpider-Man: No Way Home (+$576.3M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple4.20x9.61xSpider-Man: No Way Home higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 54%🍅 93%Spider-Man: No Way Home holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorWarner Bros. PicturesSony Pictures / Marvel StudiosStudio Distribution System