AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Minions vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Minions leads with a total worldwide gross of $1159.4 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $774.9 Million.
Minions
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1159.4M Worldwide🍅 55%
Weekend Gross$115.7M
Production Budget$74M
Recoup Multiple15.67x Production Budget
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
Minions: $1159.4M (75%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (25%)
Minions (75%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (25%)
Minions
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1159.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$579.7M
Production Budget:-$74M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$41M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$465.0M
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Sony Pictures / Marvel StudiosWorldwide 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: Minions delivered a 15.67x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Minions | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1159.4M | $384.5M | Minions (+$774.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $115.7M | $64.0M | Minions larger debut |
| Production Budget | $74M | $200M | Minions leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $41M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$465.0M | -$117.8M | Minions (+$582.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 15.67x | 1.92x | Minions higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 55% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |