AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Shawshank Redemption 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 Shawshank Redemption ($73.3M) by a margin of $311.2 Million.
The Shawshank Redemption
Drama • Castle Rock Entertainment / Columbia
$73.3M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$0.7M
Production Budget$25M
Recoup Multiple2.93x 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 Shawshank Redemption: $73.3M (16%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (84%)
The Shawshank Redemption (16%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (84%)
The Shawshank Redemption
Castle Rock Entertainment / ColumbiaWorldwide Gross:$73.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$36.6M
Production Budget:-$25M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$18.4M
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 Shawshank Redemption | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $73.3M | $384.5M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day (+$311.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.7M | $64.0M | Spider-Man: Brand New Day larger debut |
| Production Budget | $25M | $200M | The Shawshank Redemption leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$18.4M | -$117.8M | The Shawshank Redemption (+$99.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.93x | 1.92x | The Shawshank Redemption higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Castle Rock Entertainment / Columbia | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |