AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse vs. Dune: Part Two: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Dune: Part Two leads with a total worldwide gross of $714.4 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse ($690.9M) by a margin of $23.5 Million.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Animated • Sony Pictures Animation

$690.9M Worldwide🍅 95%
Weekend Gross$120.7M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple6.91x Production Budget
Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two

Sci-Fi / Adventure / Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary

$714.4M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$82.5M
Production Budget$190M
Recoup Multiple3.76x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: $690.9M (49%)Dune: Part Two: $714.4M (51%)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (49%)
Dune: Part Two (51%)

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Sony Pictures Animation
Worldwide Gross:$690.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$345.4M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$190.4M

Dune: Part Two

Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary
Worldwide Gross:$714.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$357.2M
Production Budget:-$190M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$105M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$62.7M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Dune: Part Two delivered a 3.76x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionSpider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseDune: Part TwoComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$690.9M$714.4MDune: Part Two (+$23.5M higher)
Opening Weekend$120.7M$82.5MSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse larger debut
Production Budget$100M$190MSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$55M$105MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$190.4M+$62.7MSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (+$127.7M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple6.91x3.76xSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 95%🍅 93%Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorSony Pictures AnimationWarner Bros. Pictures / LegendaryStudio Distribution System