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
Romance • A24
$42.2M Worldwide🍅 95%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple3.52x 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
Past Lives: $42.2M (10%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (90%)
Past Lives (10%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (90%)
Past Lives
A24Worldwide 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 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: 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 Dimension | Past Lives | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $42.2M | $384.5M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day (+$342.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.2M | $64.0M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $200M | Past Lives leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$20.9M | -$117.8M | Past Lives (+$96.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.52x | 1.92x | Past Lives higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 95% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | A24 | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |