AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

The Notebook 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 Notebook ($117.8M) by a margin of $266.7 Million.

The Notebook

The Notebook

Romance • New Line Cinema

$117.8M Worldwide🍅 54%
Weekend Gross$13.5M
Production Budget$29M
Recoup Multiple4.06x Production Budget
Spider-Man: Brand New Day

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

Margin Leader: The Notebook
The Notebook: $117.8M (23%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (77%)
The Notebook (23%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (77%)

The Notebook

New Line Cinema
Worldwide Gross:$117.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$58.9M
Production Budget:-$29M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$0.1M

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios
Worldwide 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 DimensionThe NotebookSpider-Man: Brand New DayComparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$117.8M$384.5MSpider-Man: Brand New Day (+$266.7M higher)
Opening Weekend$13.5M$64.0MSpider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut
Production Budget$29M$200MThe Notebook leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$110MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow-$0.1M-$117.8MThe Notebook (+$117.7M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple4.06x1.92xThe Notebook higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 54%🍅 96%Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorNew Line CinemaSony Pictures / Marvel StudiosStudio Distribution System