AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Raiders of the Lost Ark vs. Spider-Man: No Way Home: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Spider-Man: No Way Home leads with a total worldwide gross of $1921.8 Million, out-grossing Raiders of the Lost Ark ($389.9M) by a margin of $1531.9 Million.

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Action • Paramount Pictures

$389.9M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$8.3M
Production Budget$18M
Recoup Multiple21.66x Production Budget
Spider-Man: No Way Home

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Action • Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios

$1921.8M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$260.1M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple9.61x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: Spider-Man: No Way Home
Raiders of the Lost Ark: $389.9M (17%)Spider-Man: No Way Home: $1921.8M (83%)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (17%)
Spider-Man: No Way Home (83%)

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Paramount Pictures
Worldwide 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

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios
Worldwide Gross:$1921.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$960.9M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$650.9M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Spider-Man: No Way Home delivered a 9.61x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionRaiders of the Lost ArkSpider-Man: No Way HomeComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$389.9M$1921.8MSpider-Man: No Way Home (+$1531.9M higher)
Opening Weekend$8.3M$260.1MSpider-Man: No Way Home larger debut
Production Budget$18M$200MRaiders of the Lost Ark leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$147.0M+$650.9MSpider-Man: No Way Home (+$504.0M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple21.66x9.61xRaiders of the Lost Ark higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 96%🍅 93%Raiders of the Lost Ark holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorParamount PicturesSony Pictures / Marvel StudiosStudio Distribution System