AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

La La Land vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, La La Land leads with a total worldwide gross of $471.2 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $86.7 Million.

La La Land

La La Land

Drama • Lionsgate

$471.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$0.9M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple15.71x 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: La La Land
La La Land: $471.2M (55%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (45%)
La La Land (55%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (45%)

La La Land

Lionsgate
Worldwide Gross:$471.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$235.6M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$175.6M

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: La La Land delivered a 15.71x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionLa La LandSpider-Man: Brand New DayComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$471.2M$384.5MLa La Land (+$86.7M higher)
Opening Weekend$0.9M$64.0MSpider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut
Production Budget$30M$200MLa La Land leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$175.6M-$117.8MLa La Land (+$293.4M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple15.71x1.92xLa La Land higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 91%🍅 96%Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorLionsgateSony Pictures / Marvel StudiosStudio Distribution System