AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse vs. Frozen II: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Frozen II leads with a total worldwide gross of $1453.7 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse ($690.9M) by a margin of $762.8 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
Frozen II

Frozen II

Animated • Walt Disney Studios

$1453.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$130.3M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple9.69x Production Budget

Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall

TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share

Margin Leader: Frozen II
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: $690.9M (32%)Frozen II: $1453.7M (68%)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (32%)
Frozen II (68%)

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

Frozen II

Walt Disney Studios
Worldwide Gross:$1453.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$726.8M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$494.3M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Frozen II delivered a 9.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionSpider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseFrozen IIComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$690.9M$1453.7MFrozen II (+$762.8M higher)
Opening Weekend$120.7M$130.3MFrozen II larger debut
Production Budget$100M$150MSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$55M$83MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$190.4M+$494.3MFrozen II (+$303.9M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple6.91x9.69xFrozen II higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 95%🍅 77%Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorSony Pictures AnimationWalt Disney StudiosStudio Distribution System