AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Smile 2 vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Spider-Man: Brand New Day leads with a total worldwide gross of $384.5 Million, out-grossing Smile 2 ($135.0M) by a margin of $249.5 Million.
Smile 2
Horror • Paramount Pictures
$135.0M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$23.0M
Production Budget$28M
Recoup Multiple4.82x 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
Smile 2: $135.0M (26%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (74%)
Smile 2 (26%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (74%)
Smile 2
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$135.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$67.5M
Production Budget:-$28M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$9.5M
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: Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivered a 1.92x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Smile 2 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $135.0M | $384.5M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day (+$249.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $23.0M | $64.0M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut |
| Production Budget | $28M | $200M | Smile 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$9.5M | -$117.8M | Smile 2 (+$127.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.82x | 1.92x | Smile 2 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |