AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Despicable Me 4 vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Despicable Me 4 leads with a total worldwide gross of $968.0 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $913.8 Million.
Despicable Me 4
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$968.0M Worldwide🍅 56%
Weekend Gross$75.0M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple9.68x 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
Despicable Me 4: $968.0M (95%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (5%)
Despicable Me 4 (95%)
Practical Magic 2 (5%)
Despicable Me 4
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$968.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$484.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$329.0M
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: Despicable Me 4 delivered a 9.68x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Despicable Me 4 | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $968.0M | $54.2M | Despicable Me 4 (+$913.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $75.0M | $20.0M | Despicable Me 4 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$329.0M | -$47.9M | Despicable Me 4 (+$376.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 9.68x | 1.20x | Despicable Me 4 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 56% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |