AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Lion King vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Lion King leads with a total worldwide gross of $1663.1 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $1278.6 Million.
The Lion King
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1663.1M Worldwide🍅 52%
Weekend Gross$191.8M
Production Budget$260M
Recoup Multiple6.4x 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 Lion King: $1663.1M (81%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (19%)
The Lion King (81%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (19%)
The Lion King
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1663.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$831.5M
Production Budget:-$260M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$143M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$428.5M
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 Lion King delivered a 6.40x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Lion King | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1663.1M | $384.5M | The Lion King (+$1278.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $191.8M | $64.0M | The Lion King larger debut |
| Production Budget | $260M | $200M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $143M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$428.5M | -$117.8M | The Lion King (+$546.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.40x | 1.92x | The Lion King higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 52% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |