AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Dune: Part One vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Dune: Part One leads with a total worldwide gross of $407.6 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $353.4 Million.
Dune: Part One
Sci-Fi • Warner Bros. Pictures
$407.6M Worldwide🍅 83%
Weekend Gross$41.0M
Production Budget$165M
Recoup Multiple2.47x 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
Dune: Part One: $407.6M (88%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (12%)
Dune: Part One (88%)
Practical Magic 2 (12%)
Dune: Part One
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$407.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$203.8M
Production Budget:-$165M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$91M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$52.0M
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: Dune: Part One delivered a 2.47x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Dune: Part One | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $407.6M | $54.2M | Dune: Part One (+$353.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $41.0M | $20.0M | Dune: Part One larger debut |
| Production Budget | $165M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $91M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$52.0M | -$47.9M | Practical Magic 2 (+$4.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.47x | 1.20x | Dune: Part One higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 83% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |