AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Aliens vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Aliens leads with a total worldwide gross of $131.1 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $76.9 Million.
Aliens
Action • 20th Century Fox
$131.1M Worldwide🍅 98%
Weekend Gross$10.1M
Production Budget$19M
Recoup Multiple7.08x 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
Aliens: $131.1M (71%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (29%)
Aliens (71%)
Practical Magic 2 (29%)
Aliens
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$131.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$65.5M
Production Budget:-$19M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$17.0M
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: Aliens delivered a 7.08x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Aliens | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $131.1M | $54.2M | Aliens (+$76.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $10.1M | $20.0M | Practical Magic 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $19M | $45M | Aliens leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$17.0M | -$47.9M | Aliens (+$64.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.08x | 1.20x | Aliens higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 98% | 🍅 94% | Aliens holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |