AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire leads with a total worldwide gross of $567.7 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $183.2 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: Brand New Day

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

Margin Leader: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire: $567.7M (60%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (40%)
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (60%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (40%)

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: Brand New Day

Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios
Worldwide 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: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire delivered a 4.20x 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: Brand New DayComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$567.7M$384.5MGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire (+$183.2M higher)
Opening Weekend$80.0M$64.0MGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire 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-$117.8MGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire (+$192.3M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple4.20x1.92xGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 54%🍅 96%Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorWarner Bros. PicturesSony Pictures / Marvel StudiosStudio Distribution System