AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Alien: Romulus vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Alien: Romulus leads with a total worldwide gross of $350.8 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $296.6 Million.
Alien: Romulus
Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller • 20th Century Studios
$350.8M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$52.6M
Production Budget$80M
Recoup Multiple4.38x 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
Alien: Romulus: $350.8M (87%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (13%)
Alien: Romulus (87%)
Practical Magic 2 (13%)
Alien: Romulus
20th Century StudiosWorldwide Gross:$350.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$175.4M
Production Budget:-$80M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$44M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$51.4M
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: Alien: Romulus delivered a 4.38x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Alien: Romulus | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $350.8M | $54.2M | Alien: Romulus (+$296.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $52.6M | $20.0M | Alien: Romulus larger debut |
| Production Budget | $80M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $44M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$51.4M | -$47.9M | Alien: Romulus (+$99.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.38x | 1.20x | Alien: Romulus higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |