AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Mamma Mia! vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Mamma Mia! leads with a total worldwide gross of $694.4 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $309.9 Million.

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

Romance • Universal Pictures

$694.4M Worldwide🍅 55%
Weekend Gross$27.8M
Production Budget$52M
Recoup Multiple13.35x 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: Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!: $694.4M (64%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (36%)
Mamma Mia! (64%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (36%)

Mamma Mia!

Universal Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$694.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$347.2M
Production Budget:-$52M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$265.2M

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: Mamma Mia! delivered a 13.35x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionMamma Mia!Spider-Man: Brand New DayComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$694.4M$384.5MMamma Mia! (+$309.9M higher)
Opening Weekend$27.8M$64.0MSpider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut
Production Budget$52M$200MMamma Mia! leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$265.2M-$117.8MMamma Mia! (+$382.9M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple13.35x1.92xMamma Mia! higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 55%🍅 96%Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorUniversal PicturesSony Pictures / Marvel StudiosStudio Distribution System