AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Aquaman vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Aquaman leads with a total worldwide gross of $1152.0 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $1097.8 Million.
Aquaman
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$1152.0M Worldwide🍅 65%
Weekend Gross$67.9M
Production Budget$160M
Recoup Multiple7.2x 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
Aquaman: $1152.0M (96%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (4%)
Aquaman (96%)
Practical Magic 2 (4%)
Aquaman
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1152.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$576.0M
Production Budget:-$160M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$88M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$328.0M
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: Aquaman delivered a 7.20x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Aquaman | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1152.0M | $54.2M | Aquaman (+$1097.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $67.9M | $20.0M | Aquaman larger debut |
| Production Budget | $160M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $88M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$328.0M | -$47.9M | Aquaman (+$375.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.20x | 1.20x | Aquaman higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 65% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |