AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hangover vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Hangover leads with a total worldwide gross of $469.3 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $84.8 Million.

The Hangover
Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$469.3M Worldwide🍅 79%
Weekend Gross$45.0M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple13.41x 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 Hangover: $469.3M (55%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (45%)
The Hangover (55%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (45%)
The Hangover
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$469.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$234.7M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$169.7M
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 Hangover delivered a 13.41x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Hangover | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $469.3M | $384.5M | The Hangover (+$84.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $45.0M | $64.0M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut |
| Production Budget | $35M | $200M | The Hangover leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$169.7M | -$117.8M | The Hangover (+$287.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 13.41x | 1.92x | The Hangover higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 79% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |