AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Raiders of the Lost Ark 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 Raiders of the Lost Ark ($389.9M) by a margin of $1662.5 Million.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Action • Paramount Pictures
$389.9M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$8.3M
Production Budget$18M
Recoup Multiple21.66x Production Budget
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
Raiders of the Lost Ark: $389.9M (16%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (84%)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (16%)
Avengers: Infinity War (84%)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$389.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$195.0M
Production Budget:-$18M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$147.0M
Avengers: Infinity War
Marvel StudiosWorldwide 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 Dimension | Raiders of the Lost Ark | Avengers: Infinity War | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $389.9M | $2052.4M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$1662.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $8.3M | $257.7M | Avengers: Infinity War larger debut |
| Production Budget | $18M | $325M | Raiders of the Lost Ark leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $160M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$147.0M | +$541.2M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$394.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 21.66x | 6.32x | Raiders of the Lost Ark higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 96% | 🍅 85% | Raiders of the Lost Ark holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |