AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Godfather vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Spider-Man: Brand New Day leads with a total worldwide gross of $384.5 Million, out-grossing The Godfather ($250.3M) by a margin of $134.2 Million.

The Godfather
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$250.3M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$0.3M
Production Budget$6M
Recoup Multiple41.72x 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 Godfather: $250.3M (39%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (61%)
The Godfather (39%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (61%)
The Godfather
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$250.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$125.2M
Production Budget:-$6M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$89.2M
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: Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivered a 1.92x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Godfather | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $250.3M | $384.5M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day (+$134.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.3M | $64.0M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut |
| Production Budget | $6M | $200M | The Godfather leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$89.2M | -$117.8M | The Godfather (+$206.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 41.72x | 1.92x | The Godfather higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 96% | The Godfather holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |