AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest leads with a total worldwide gross of $1066.2 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $681.7 Million.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Fantasy • Walt Disney Studios
$1066.2M Worldwide🍅 53%
Weekend Gross$135.6M
Production Budget$225M
Recoup Multiple4.74x 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
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest: $1066.2M (73%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (27%)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (73%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (27%)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1066.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$533.1M
Production Budget:-$225M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$124M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$184.3M
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: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest delivered a 4.74x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1066.2M | $384.5M | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (+$681.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $135.6M | $64.0M | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest larger debut |
| Production Budget | $225M | $200M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $124M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$184.3M | -$117.8M | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (+$302.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.74x | 1.92x | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 53% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |