AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Raiders of the Lost Ark vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Raiders of the Lost Ark leads with a total worldwide gross of $389.9 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $5.4 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: Brand New Day

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

Margin Leader: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark: $389.9M (50%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (50%)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (50%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (50%)

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: Brand New Day

Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios
Worldwide 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: Raiders of the Lost Ark delivered a 21.66x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionRaiders of the Lost ArkSpider-Man: Brand New DayComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$389.9M$384.5MRaiders of the Lost Ark (+$5.4M higher)
Opening Weekend$8.3M$64.0MSpider-Man: Brand New Day 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-$117.8MRaiders of the Lost Ark (+$264.7M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple21.66x1.92xRaiders of the Lost Ark higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 96%🍅 96%Raiders of the Lost Ark holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorParamount PicturesSony Pictures / Marvel StudiosStudio Distribution System