AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Iron Man 3 vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Iron Man 3 leads with a total worldwide gross of $1214.8 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $830.3 Million.
Iron Man 3
Action • Marvel Studios
$1214.8M Worldwide🍅 79%
Weekend Gross$174.1M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple6.07x Production Budget
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
Iron Man 3: $1214.8M (76%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (24%)
Iron Man 3 (76%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (24%)
Iron Man 3
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1214.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$607.4M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$297.4M
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Sony Pictures / Marvel StudiosWorldwide 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: Iron Man 3 delivered a 6.07x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Iron Man 3 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1214.8M | $384.5M | Iron Man 3 (+$830.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $174.1M | $64.0M | Iron Man 3 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $200M | Iron Man 3 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$297.4M | -$117.8M | Iron Man 3 (+$415.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.07x | 1.92x | Iron Man 3 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 79% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |