AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Captain America: The First Avenger vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Captain America: The First Avenger leads with a total worldwide gross of $370.6 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $316.4 Million.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Action • Marvel Studios
$370.6M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$65.1M
Production Budget$140M
Recoup Multiple2.65x 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
Captain America: The First Avenger: $370.6M (87%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (13%)
Captain America: The First Avenger (87%)
Practical Magic 2 (13%)
Captain America: The First Avenger
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$370.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$185.3M
Production Budget:-$140M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$77M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$31.7M
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: Captain America: The First Avenger delivered a 2.65x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Captain America: The First Avenger | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $370.6M | $54.2M | Captain America: The First Avenger (+$316.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $65.1M | $20.0M | Captain America: The First Avenger larger debut |
| Production Budget | $140M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $77M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$31.7M | -$47.9M | Captain America: The First Avenger (+$16.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.65x | 1.20x | Captain America: The First Avenger higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 80% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |