AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Super Mario Bros. Movie vs. Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie leads with a total worldwide gross of $1362.0 Million, out-grossing Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($384.5M) by a margin of $977.5 Million.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1362.0M Worldwide🍅 59%
Weekend Gross$146.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple13.62x 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 Super Mario Bros. Movie: $1362.0M (78%)Spider-Man: Brand New Day: $384.5M (22%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (78%)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (22%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1362.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$681.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$526.0M
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 Super Mario Bros. Movie delivered a 13.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1362.0M | $384.5M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$977.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $146.4M | $64.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $200M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$526.0M | -$117.8M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$643.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 13.62x | 1.92x | The Super Mario Bros. Movie higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 59% | 🍅 96% | Spider-Man: Brand New Day holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios | Studio Distribution System |