AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 leads with a total worldwide gross of $1342.4 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $957.9 Million.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Fantasy • Warner Bros. Pictures

$1342.4M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$169.2M
Production Budget$125M
Recoup Multiple10.74x 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: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2: $1342.4M (78%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (22%)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (78%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (22%)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$1342.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$671.2M
Production Budget:-$125M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$69M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$477.4M

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: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 delivered a 10.74x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2Spider-Man: Brand New DayComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$1342.4M$384.5MHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$957.9M higher)
Opening Weekend$169.2M$64.0MHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 larger debut
Production Budget$125M$200MHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$69M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$477.4M-$117.8MHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$595.2M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple10.74x1.92xHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 96%🍅 96%Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorWarner Bros. PicturesSony Pictures / Marvel StudiosStudio Distribution System