AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hunger Games 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 ($694.4M) by a margin of $1358.0 Million.
The Hunger Games
Action • Lionsgate
$694.4M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$152.5M
Production Budget$78M
Recoup Multiple8.9x 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: $694.4M (25%)Avengers: Infinity War: $2052.4M (75%)
The Hunger Games (25%)
Avengers: Infinity War (75%)
The Hunger Games
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$694.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$347.2M
Production Budget:-$78M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$43M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$226.3M
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 | Avengers: Infinity War | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $694.4M | $2052.4M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$1358.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $152.5M | $257.7M | Avengers: Infinity War larger debut |
| Production Budget | $78M | $325M | The Hunger Games leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $43M | $160M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$226.3M | +$541.2M | Avengers: Infinity War (+$314.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.90x | 6.32x | The Hunger Games higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 84% | 🍅 85% | Avengers: Infinity War holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |