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
Action • Paramount Pictures
$389.9M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$8.3M
Production Budget$18M
Recoup Multiple21.66x Production Budget

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
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 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
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Sony Pictures / Marvel StudiosWorldwide 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 Dimension | Raiders of the Lost Ark | Spider-Man: No Way Home | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $389.9M | $1921.8M | Spider-Man: No Way Home (+$1531.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $8.3M | $260.1M | Spider-Man: No Way Home larger debut |
| Production Budget | $18M | $200M | Raiders of the Lost Ark leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$147.0M | +$650.9M | Spider-Man: No Way Home (+$504.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 21.66x | 9.61x | Raiders of the Lost Ark higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 96% | 🍅 93% | Raiders of the Lost Ark holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |