AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Smile 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 ($217.4M) by a margin of $167.1 Million.
Smile
Horror • Paramount Pictures
$217.4M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$22.6M
Production Budget$17M
Recoup Multiple12.79x 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: $217.4M (36%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (64%)
Smile (36%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (64%)
Smile
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$217.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$108.7M
Production Budget:-$17M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$61.7M
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 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $217.4M | $384.5M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day (+$167.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $22.6M | $64.0M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut |
| Production Budget | $17M | $200M | Smile leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$61.7M | -$117.8M | Smile (+$179.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.79x | 1.92x | Smile higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 80% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |