AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Clueless vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Clueless leads with a total worldwide gross of $56.6 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $2.4 Million.
Clueless
Comedy • Paramount Pictures
$56.6M Worldwide🍅 81%
Weekend Gross$10.6M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple4.72x 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
Clueless: $56.6M (51%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (49%)
Clueless (51%)
Practical Magic 2 (49%)
Clueless
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$56.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$28.3M
Production Budget:-$12M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$13.7M
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: Clueless delivered a 4.72x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Clueless | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $56.6M | $54.2M | Clueless (+$2.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $10.6M | $20.0M | Practical Magic 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $45M | Clueless leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$13.7M | -$47.9M | Clueless (+$34.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.72x | 1.20x | Clueless higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 81% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |