AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Logan vs. The Avengers: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Avengers leads with a total worldwide gross of $1520.5 Million, out-grossing Logan ($619.0M) by a margin of $901.5 Million.

Logan

Logan

Action • 20th Century Fox

$619.0M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$88.4M
Production Budget$97M
Recoup Multiple6.38x Production Budget
The Avengers

The Avengers

Action • Marvel Studios

$1520.5M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$207.4M
Production Budget$220M
Recoup Multiple6.91x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: The Avengers
Logan: $619.0M (29%)The Avengers: $1520.5M (71%)
Logan (29%)
The Avengers (71%)

Logan

20th Century Fox
Worldwide Gross:$619.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$309.5M
Production Budget:-$97M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$53M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$159.2M

The Avengers

Marvel Studios
Worldwide Gross:$1520.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$760.3M
Production Budget:-$220M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$121M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$419.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Avengers delivered a 6.91x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionLoganThe AvengersComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$619.0M$1520.5MThe Avengers (+$901.5M higher)
Opening Weekend$88.4M$207.4MThe Avengers larger debut
Production Budget$97M$220MLogan leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$53M$121MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$159.2M+$419.3MThe Avengers (+$260.1M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple6.38x6.91xThe Avengers higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 94%🍅 91%Logan holds critical acclaim
Studio & Distributor20th Century FoxMarvel StudiosStudio Distribution System