AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Past Lives vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Spider-Man: Brand New Day leads with a total worldwide gross of $384.5 Million, out-grossing Past Lives ($42.2M) by a margin of $342.3 Million.

Past Lives

Past Lives

Romance • A24

$42.2M Worldwide🍅 95%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple3.52x 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: Past Lives
Past Lives: $42.2M (10%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (90%)
Past Lives (10%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (90%)

Past Lives

A24
Worldwide Gross:$42.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$21.1M
Production Budget:-$12M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$20.9M

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: Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivered a 1.92x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionPast LivesSpider-Man: Brand New DayComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$42.2M$384.5MSpider-Man: Brand New Day (+$342.3M higher)
Opening Weekend$0.2M$64.0MSpider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut
Production Budget$12M$200MPast Lives leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow-$20.9M-$117.8MPast Lives (+$96.8M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple3.52x1.92xPast Lives higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 95%🍅 96%Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorA24Sony Pictures / Marvel StudiosStudio Distribution System