AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
A Star Is Born vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, A Star Is Born leads with a total worldwide gross of $436.2 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $382.0 Million.
A Star Is Born
Drama • Warner Bros. Pictures
$436.2M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$42.9M
Production Budget$36M
Recoup Multiple12.12x Production Budget
Practical Magic 2
Fantasy / Romance / Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$54.2M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$20.0M
Production Budget$45M
Recoup Multiple1.2x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
A Star Is Born: $436.2M (89%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (11%)
A Star Is Born (89%)
Practical Magic 2 (11%)
A Star Is Born
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$436.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$218.1M
Production Budget:-$36M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$152.1M
Practical Magic 2
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$54.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$27.1M
Production Budget:-$45M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$47.9M
Capital Efficiency Leader: A Star Is Born delivered a 12.12x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | A Star Is Born | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $436.2M | $54.2M | A Star Is Born (+$382.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $42.9M | $20.0M | A Star Is Born larger debut |
| Production Budget | $36M | $45M | A Star Is Born leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$152.1M | -$47.9M | A Star Is Born (+$200.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.12x | 1.20x | A Star Is Born higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |