AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Shrek 2 vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Shrek 2 leads with a total worldwide gross of $928.8 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $544.3 Million.
Shrek 2
Animated • DreamWorks Animation
$928.8M Worldwide🍅 89%
Weekend Gross$108.0M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple6.19x 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
Shrek 2: $928.8M (71%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (29%)
Shrek 2 (71%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (29%)
Shrek 2
DreamWorks AnimationWorldwide Gross:$928.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$464.4M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$231.9M
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: Shrek 2 delivered a 6.19x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Shrek 2 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $928.8M | $384.5M | Shrek 2 (+$544.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $108.0M | $64.0M | Shrek 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $150M | $200M | Shrek 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $83M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$231.9M | -$117.8M | Shrek 2 (+$349.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.19x | 1.92x | Shrek 2 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 89% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | DreamWorks Animation | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |