AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Mission: Impossible - Fallout 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 Mission: Impossible - Fallout ($791.7M) by a margin of $1260.8 Million.

Mission: Impossible - Fallout

Mission: Impossible - Fallout

Action • Paramount Pictures

$791.7M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$61.2M
Production Budget$178M
Recoup Multiple4.45x Production Budget
Avengers: Infinity War

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

Margin Leader: Avengers: Infinity War
Mission: Impossible - Fallout: $791.7M (28%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (72%)
Mission: Impossible - Fallout (28%)
Avengers: Infinity War (72%)

Mission: Impossible - Fallout

Paramount Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$791.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$395.8M
Production Budget:-$178M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$98M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$119.9M

Avengers: Infinity War

Marvel Studios
Worldwide 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 DimensionMission: Impossible - FalloutAvengers: Infinity WarComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$791.7M$2052.4MAvengers: Infinity War (+$1260.8M higher)
Opening Weekend$61.2M$257.7MAvengers: Infinity War larger debut
Production Budget$178M$325MMission: Impossible - Fallout leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$98M$160MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$119.9M+$541.2MAvengers: Infinity War (+$421.3M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple4.45x6.32xAvengers: Infinity War higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 97%🍅 85%Mission: Impossible - Fallout holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorParamount PicturesMarvel StudiosStudio Distribution System