AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Martian vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Martian leads with a total worldwide gross of $630.2 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $245.7 Million.
The Martian
Sci-Fi • 20th Century Fox
$630.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$54.3M
Production Budget$108M
Recoup Multiple5.83x 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 Martian: $630.2M (62%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (38%)
The Martian (62%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (38%)
The Martian
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$630.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$315.1M
Production Budget:-$108M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$59M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$147.7M
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 Martian delivered a 5.83x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Martian | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $630.2M | $384.5M | The Martian (+$245.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $54.3M | $64.0M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut |
| Production Budget | $108M | $200M | The Martian leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $59M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$147.7M | -$117.8M | The Martian (+$265.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.83x | 1.92x | The Martian higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |