AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Menu vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Spider-Man: Brand New Day leads with a total worldwide gross of $384.5 Million, out-grossing The Menu ($79.6M) by a margin of $304.9 Million.
The Menu
Thriller • Searchlight Pictures
$79.6M Worldwide🍅 88%
Weekend Gross$9.0M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple2.65x 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 Menu: $79.6M (17%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (83%)
The Menu (17%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (83%)
The Menu
Searchlight PicturesWorldwide Gross:$79.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$39.8M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$20.2M
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: Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivered a 1.92x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Menu | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $79.6M | $384.5M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day (+$304.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $9.0M | $64.0M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $200M | The Menu leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$20.2M | -$117.8M | The Menu (+$97.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.65x | 1.92x | The Menu higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 88% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Searchlight Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |