AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire vs. Avengers: Infinity War: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Avengers: Infinity War leads with a total worldwide gross of $2052.4 Million, out-grossing The Hunger Games: Catching Fire ($865.0M) by a margin of $1187.4 Million.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Action • Lionsgate
$865.0M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$158.1M
Production Budget$130M
Recoup Multiple6.65x Production Budget
Avengers: Infinity War
Action • Marvel Studios
$2052.4M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$257.7M
Production Budget$325M
Recoup Multiple6.32x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: $865.0M (30%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (70%)
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (30%)
Avengers: Infinity War (70%)
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$865.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$432.5M
Production Budget:-$130M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$72M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$231.0M
Avengers: Infinity War
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$2052.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$1026.2M
Production Budget:-$325M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$160M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$541.2M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Avengers: Infinity War delivered a 6.32x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | Avengers: Infinity War | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $865.0M | $2052.4M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$1187.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $158.1M | $257.7M | Avengers: Infinity War larger debut |
| Production Budget | $130M | $325M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $72M | $160M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$231.0M | +$541.2M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$310.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.65x | 6.32x | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 85% | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |