AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire leads with a total worldwide gross of $865.0 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $480.5 Million.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Action • Lionsgate
$865.0M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$158.1M
Production Budget$130M
Recoup Multiple6.65x 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 Hunger Games: Catching Fire: $865.0M (69%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (31%)
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (69%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (31%)
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
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 Hunger Games: Catching Fire delivered a 6.65x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $865.0M | $384.5M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (+$480.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $158.1M | $64.0M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire larger debut |
| Production Budget | $130M | $200M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $72M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$231.0M | -$117.8M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (+$348.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.65x | 1.92x | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |