AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
John Wick: Chapter 4 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 John Wick: Chapter 4 ($440.1M) by a margin of $1612.3 Million.
John Wick: Chapter 4
Action • Lionsgate
$440.1M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$73.8M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple4.4x 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
John Wick: Chapter 4: $440.1M (18%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (82%)
John Wick: Chapter 4 (18%)
Avengers: Infinity War (82%)
John Wick: Chapter 4
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$440.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$220.1M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$65.1M
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 | John Wick: Chapter 4 | Avengers: Infinity War | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $440.1M | $2052.4M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$1612.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $73.8M | $257.7M | Avengers: Infinity War larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $325M | John Wick: Chapter 4 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $160M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$65.1M | +$541.2M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$476.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.40x | 6.32x | Avengers: Infinity War higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 94% | 🍅 85% | John Wick: Chapter 4 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |