AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness leads with a total worldwide gross of $955.8 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $901.6 Million.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Action • Marvel Studios
$955.8M Worldwide🍅 74%
Weekend Gross$187.4M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple4.78x 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
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: $955.8M (95%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (5%)
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (95%)
Practical Magic 2 (5%)
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$955.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$477.9M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$167.9M
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: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness delivered a 4.78x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $955.8M | $54.2M | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (+$901.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $187.4M | $20.0M | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness larger debut |
| Production Budget | $200M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $110M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$167.9M | -$47.9M | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (+$215.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.78x | 1.20x | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 74% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |