AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse vs. The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie leads with a total worldwide gross of $1362.0 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse ($690.9M) by a margin of $671.1 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 Super Mario Bros. Movie
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1362.0M Worldwide🍅 59%
Weekend Gross$146.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple13.62x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: $690.9M (34%)The Super Mario Bros. Movie: $1362.0M (66%)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (34%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (66%)
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 Super Mario Bros. Movie
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1362.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$681.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$526.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Super Mario Bros. Movie delivered a 13.62x 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 Super Mario Bros. Movie | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $690.9M | $1362.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$671.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $120.7M | $146.4M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $100M | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $55M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$190.4M | +$526.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$335.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.91x | 13.62x | The Super Mario Bros. Movie higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 95% | 🍅 59% | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Sony Pictures Animation | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Studio Distribution System |