AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Beauty and the Beast vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Beauty and the Beast leads with a total worldwide gross of $1266.1 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $1211.9 Million.
Beauty and the Beast
Fantasy • Walt Disney Studios
$1266.1M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$174.8M
Production Budget$254M
Recoup Multiple4.98x 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
Beauty and the Beast: $1266.1M (96%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (4%)
Beauty and the Beast (96%)
Practical Magic 2 (4%)
Beauty and the Beast
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1266.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$633.1M
Production Budget:-$254M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$140M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$239.4M
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: Beauty and the Beast delivered a 4.98x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Beauty and the Beast | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1266.1M | $54.2M | Beauty and the Beast (+$1211.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $174.8M | $20.0M | Beauty and the Beast larger debut |
| Production Budget | $254M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $140M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$239.4M | -$47.9M | Beauty and the Beast (+$287.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.98x | 1.20x | Beauty and the Beast higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 71% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |