AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice leads with a total worldwide gross of $873.6 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $819.4 Million.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$873.6M Worldwide🍅 29%
Weekend Gross$166.0M
Production Budget$250M
Recoup Multiple3.49x 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
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: $873.6M (94%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (6%)
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (94%)
Practical Magic 2 (6%)
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$873.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$436.8M
Production Budget:-$250M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$138M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$49.3M
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: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice delivered a 3.49x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $873.6M | $54.2M | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (+$819.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $166.0M | $20.0M | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice larger debut |
| Production Budget | $250M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $138M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$49.3M | -$47.9M | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (+$97.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.49x | 1.20x | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 29% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |