AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse vs. The Lion King: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Lion King leads with a total worldwide gross of $1663.1 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse ($690.9M) by a margin of $972.2 Million.
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
The Lion King
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1663.1M Worldwide🍅 52%
Weekend Gross$191.8M
Production Budget$260M
Recoup Multiple6.4x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: $690.9M (29%)The Lion King: $1663.1M (71%)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (29%)
The Lion King (71%)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Sony Pictures AnimationWorldwide 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
The Lion King
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1663.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$831.5M
Production Budget:-$260M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$143M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$428.5M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Lion King delivered a 6.40x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse | The Lion King | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $690.9M | $1663.1M | The Lion King (+$972.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $120.7M | $191.8M | The Lion King larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $260M | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $143M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$190.4M | +$428.5M | The Lion King (+$238.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.91x | 6.40x | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 95% | 🍅 52% | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Sony Pictures Animation | Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |