AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 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 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ($863.8M) by a margin of $1188.7 Million.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Action • Marvel Studios
$863.8M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$146.5M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple4.32x 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
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: $863.8M (30%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (70%)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (30%)
Avengers: Infinity War (70%)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$863.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$431.9M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$121.9M
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 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Avengers: Infinity War | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $863.8M | $2052.4M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$1188.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $146.5M | $257.7M | Avengers: Infinity War larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $325M | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $160M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$121.9M | +$541.2M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$419.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.32x | 6.32x | Avengers: Infinity War higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 85% | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |