AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Arrival vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Arrival leads with a total worldwide gross of $203.4 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $149.2 Million.
Arrival
Sci-Fi • Paramount Pictures
$203.4M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$24.1M
Production Budget$47M
Recoup Multiple4.33x 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
Arrival: $203.4M (79%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (21%)
Arrival (79%)
Practical Magic 2 (21%)
Arrival
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$203.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$101.7M
Production Budget:-$47M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$24.7M
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: Arrival delivered a 4.33x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Arrival | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $203.4M | $54.2M | Arrival (+$149.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $24.1M | $20.0M | Arrival larger debut |
| Production Budget | $47M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$24.7M | -$47.9M | Arrival (+$72.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.33x | 1.20x | Arrival higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 94% | 🍅 94% | Arrival holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |