AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

It: Chapter One vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, It: Chapter One leads with a total worldwide gross of $704.2 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $319.7 Million.

It: Chapter One

It: Chapter One

Horror • New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.

$704.2M Worldwide🍅 86%
Weekend Gross$123.4M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple20.12x 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: It: Chapter One
It: Chapter One: $704.2M (65%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (35%)
It: Chapter One (65%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (35%)

It: Chapter One

New Line Cinema / Warner Bros.
Worldwide Gross:$704.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$352.1M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$287.1M

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: It: Chapter One delivered a 20.12x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionIt: Chapter OneSpider-Man: Brand New DayComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$704.2M$384.5MIt: Chapter One (+$319.7M higher)
Opening Weekend$123.4M$64.0MIt: Chapter One larger debut
Production Budget$35M$200MIt: Chapter One leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$287.1M-$117.8MIt: Chapter One (+$404.9M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple20.12x1.92xIt: Chapter One higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 86%🍅 96%Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorNew Line Cinema / Warner Bros.Sony Pictures / Marvel StudiosStudio Distribution System