AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Dark Knight Rises vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Dark Knight Rises leads with a total worldwide gross of $1081.2 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $696.7 Million.
The Dark Knight Rises
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$1081.2M Worldwide🍅 87%
Weekend Gross$160.9M
Production Budget$250M
Recoup Multiple4.32x 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
The Dark Knight Rises: $1081.2M (74%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (26%)
The Dark Knight Rises (74%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (26%)
The Dark Knight Rises
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1081.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$540.6M
Production Budget:-$250M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$138M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$153.1M
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: The Dark Knight Rises delivered a 4.32x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Dark Knight Rises | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1081.2M | $384.5M | The Dark Knight Rises (+$696.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $160.9M | $64.0M | The Dark Knight Rises larger debut |
| Production Budget | $250M | $200M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $138M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$153.1M | -$117.8M | The Dark Knight Rises (+$270.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.32x | 1.92x | The Dark Knight Rises higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 87% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |