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

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

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

Margin Leader: The Godfather
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 Pictures
Worldwide 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 Studios
Worldwide 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 DimensionThe GodfatherSpider-Man: Brand New DayComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$250.3M$384.5MSpider-Man: Brand New Day (+$134.2M higher)
Opening Weekend$0.3M$64.0MSpider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut
Production Budget$6M$200MThe Godfather leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$89.2M-$117.8MThe Godfather (+$206.9M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple41.72x1.92xThe Godfather higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 97%🍅 96%The Godfather holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorParamount PicturesSony Pictures / Marvel StudiosStudio Distribution System