AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hunger Games vs. Spider-Man: No Way Home: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Spider-Man: No Way Home leads with a total worldwide gross of $1921.8 Million, out-grossing The Hunger Games ($694.4M) by a margin of $1227.5 Million.
The Hunger Games
Action • Lionsgate
$694.4M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$152.5M
Production Budget$78M
Recoup Multiple8.9x Production Budget
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Action • Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios
$1921.8M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$260.1M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple9.61x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Hunger Games: $694.4M (27%)Spider-Man: No Way Home: $1921.8M (73%)
The Hunger Games (27%)
Spider-Man: No Way Home (73%)
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
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Sony Pictures / Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1921.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$960.9M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$650.9M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Spider-Man: No Way Home delivered a 9.61x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Hunger Games | Spider-Man: No Way Home | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $694.4M | $1921.8M | Spider-Man: No Way Home (+$1227.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $152.5M | $260.1M | Spider-Man: No Way Home larger debut |
| Production Budget | $78M | $200M | The Hunger Games leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $43M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$226.3M | +$650.9M | Spider-Man: No Way Home (+$424.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.90x | 9.61x | Spider-Man: No Way Home higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 84% | 🍅 93% | Spider-Man: No Way Home holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |