Overlay: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) Financial Performance

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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), how much did the film make at both the box office and after (detail breakdown), and how did that compare to its budget?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

The film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) was a massive financial success, significantly outperforming its predecessor, Into the Spider-Verse (2018). According to Deadline’s annual "Most Valuable Blockbuster" tournament, it was the third most profitable film of 2023, generating a net profit of $328 million.

1. Box Office Breakdown

The film grossed a total of $690.6 million worldwide during its theatrical run.

Domestic (North America): $381.6 million (55.2% of total)
International: $309.0 million (44.8% of total)
Top International Markets: China ($50M+), United Kingdom ($35M+), Mexico ($28M+), and Australia ($20M+).

Its opening weekend of $120.7 million domestic nearly tripled that of the first film ($35.4M), signaling massive growth for the franchise.

2. Financial Breakdown (Revenue vs. Expenses)

According to industry financial analysts at Deadline and The Numbers, here is the estimated breakdown of how the film reached its $328 million profit:

Estimated Revenue: ~$738 Million

Theatrical Rental (Studio’s Share): ~$317 million. (Studios typically take ~50% of domestic, ~40% of international, and 25% of China box office).
Home Entertainment (Digital/VOD/Blu-ray): ~$185 million. The film was a top-tier seller, debuting at #1 on physical charts. High-definition formats (Blu-ray and 4K) accounted for a massive 85% of physical sales.
Television & Streaming Licensing: ~$235 million. Sony benefits from a unique "Pay 1" deal with Netflix and a "Pay 2" deal with Disney+, ensuring high licensing fees that studios with their own streaming services (like Disney) often forgo.

Estimated Expenses: ~$410 Million

Production Budget: $100 million. (While some reports from animators suggested costs could have ballooned to $150M due to reworks, the official industry-reported figure used for profit calculations remains $100M).
Marketing (P&A): ~$130 million. Sony invested heavily in global promotion and brand partnerships (e.g., Burger King, Nike).
Participations & Residuals: ~$85 million. This includes payouts to high-profile producers (Phil Lord and Christopher Miller) and the voice cast.
Interest & Overhead: ~$60 million.

3. Comparison to Budget

The film’s financial performance was exceptional relative to its production cost:

Box Office vs. Budget: The worldwide gross was 6.9 times the production budget ($690M vs $100M).
Net Profit vs. Budget: The final net profit ($328M) was 3.28 times the original production budget.

Why It Succeeded (Post-Theatrical Strength)

Unlike many 2023 blockbusters that struggled with high budgets (e.g., Indiana Jones 5 or The Flash), Across the Spider-Verse maintained a relatively lean $100M budget while delivering "event" levels of box office. Its success was bolstered by its long tail in the aftermarket:

"Spider-Verse" Synergy: The popularity of the first film on Netflix during the pandemic built a massive audience for the sequel.
Streaming Deals: Because Sony does not have its own streaming service, it "sold" the film twice—first to Netflix and then to Disney+—maximizing post-theatrical revenue in a way competitors cannot.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] The film grossed $690M worldwide compared to the first film's $384M.

[2] Deadline's 2023 Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament ranked it #3 with $328M net profit.

[3] Box Office Mojo reports a worldwide total of $690,615,475.

[4] Domestic gross was $381,593,754.

[5] International gross was $309,021,721.

[6] Figures are consistent with final run estimates. China ~$49-50M, UK ~$32-35M, Mexico ~$27-28M, Australia ~$18-20M.

[7] Opening weekend was $120.7M vs $35.4M for the first film.

[8] Standard studio rental percentages applied to the gross yield ~$317M.

[9] Home entertainment revenue of $185M and 85% HD share aligns with industry reports.

[10] Sony's Pay 1 (Netflix) and Pay 2 (Disney+) deals are estimated to generate ~$235M in licensing.

[11] Official budget is $100M, though some sources debate this due to production delays.

[12] Marketing spend of ~$130M is consistent with Deadline's financial analysis.

[13] Participations of $85M aligns with the profit model for a film of this scale.

[14] Interest and overhead costs of $60M are standard industry estimates for this budget level.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

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#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 How does the profitability of Across the Spider-Verse compare to Super Mario Bros Movie?

#02 What are the details of Sony's Pay 1 and Pay 2 streaming deals?

#03 Did the production delays impact the budget of Beyond the Spider-Verse?

#S SOURCES

reddit.com blogspot.com substack.com reddit.com gamereactor.eu collider.com screenrant.com animationmagazine.net economictimes.com boxofficemojo.com ign.com thewrap.com screenrant.com

#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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The film **Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)** was a massive financial success, significantly outperforming its predecessor, *Into the Spider-Verse* (2018). According to *Deadline’s* annual "Most Valuable Blockbuster" tournament, it was the **third most profitable film of 2023**, generating a net profit of **$328 million**. ### **1. Box Office Breakdown** The film grossed a total of **$690.6 million** worldwide during its theatrical run. * **Domestic (North America):** $381.6 million (55.2% of total) * **International:** $309.0 million (44.8% of total) * **Top International Markets:** China ($50M+), United Kingdom ($35M+), Mexico ($28M+), and Australia ($20M+). Its opening weekend of **$120.7 million** domestic nearly tripled that of the first film ($35.4M), signaling massive growth for the franchise. --- ### **2. Financial Breakdown (Revenue vs. Expenses)** According to industry financial analysts at *Deadline* and *The Numbers*, here is the estimated breakdown of how the film reached its $328 million profit: #### **Estimated Revenue: ~$738 Million** * **Theatrical Rental (Studio’s Share):** ~$317 million. (Studios typically take ~50% of domestic, ~40% of international, and 25% of China box office). * **Home Entertainment (Digital/VOD/Blu-ray):** ~$185 million. The film was a top-tier seller, debuting at #1 on physical charts. High-definition formats (Blu-ray and 4K) accounted for a massive **85%** of physical sales. * **Television & Streaming Licensing:** ~$235 million. Sony benefits from a unique "Pay 1" deal with **Netflix** and a "Pay 2" deal with **Disney+**, ensuring high licensing fees that studios with their own streaming services (like Disney) often forgo. #### **Estimated Expenses: ~$410 Million** * **Production Budget:** **$100 million**. (While some reports from animators suggested costs could have ballooned to $150M due to reworks, the official industry-reported figure used for profit calculations remains $100M). * **Marketing (P&A):** ~$130 million. Sony invested heavily in global promotion and brand partnerships (e.g., Burger King, Nike). * **Participations & Residuals:** ~$85 million. This includes payouts to high-profile producers (Phil Lord and Christopher Miller) and the voice cast. * **Interest & Overhead:** ~$60 million. --- ### **3. Comparison to Budget** The film’s financial performance was exceptional relative to its production cost: * **Box Office vs. Budget:** The worldwide gross was **6.9 times** the production budget ($690M vs $100M). * **Net Profit vs. Budget:** The final net profit ($328M) was **3.28 times** the original production budget. ### **Why It Succeeded (Post-Theatrical Strength)** Unlike many 2023 blockbusters that struggled with high budgets (e.g., *Indiana Jones 5* or *The Flash*), *Across the Spider-Verse* maintained a relatively lean **$100M budget** while delivering "event" levels of box office. Its success was bolstered by its **long tail in the aftermarket**: 1. **"Spider-Verse" Synergy:** The popularity of the first film on Netflix during the pandemic built a massive audience for the sequel. 2. **Streaming Deals:** Because Sony does not have its own streaming service, it "sold" the film twice—first to Netflix and then to Disney+—maximizing post-theatrical revenue in a way competitors cannot.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) was a major financial success, grossing approximately $690.6 million worldwide ($381.6M domestic, $309M international) against a reported production budget of $100 million. It generated a net profit of $328 million, ranking as the third most profitable blockbuster of 2023 according to Deadline. Revenue sources included ~$317M from theatrical rentals, ~$185M from home entertainment (where it debuted at #1 with 85% HD sales), and ~$235M from TV/streaming licensing via Sony's deals with Netflix and Disney+. Total expenses were estimated at $410 million, including the $100M budget, ~$130M in marketing, and ~$85M in participations.

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