AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hunger Games vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Hunger Games leads with a total worldwide gross of $694.4 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $309.9 Million.
The Hunger Games
Action • Lionsgate
$694.4M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$152.5M
Production Budget$78M
Recoup Multiple8.9x 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: $694.4M (64%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (36%)
The Hunger Games (64%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (36%)
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: 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 delivered a 8.90x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Hunger Games | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $694.4M | $384.5M | The Hunger Games (+$309.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $152.5M | $64.0M | The Hunger Games 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 | -$117.8M | The Hunger Games (+$344.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.90x | 1.92x | The Hunger Games higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 84% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |