AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Finding Dory vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Finding Dory leads with a total worldwide gross of $1028.6 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $974.4 Million.
Finding Dory
Animated • Pixar / Walt Disney Studios
$1028.6M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$135.1M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple5.14x 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
Finding Dory: $1028.6M (95%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (5%)
Finding Dory (95%)
Practical Magic 2 (5%)
Finding Dory
Pixar / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1028.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$514.3M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$204.3M
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: Finding Dory delivered a 5.14x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Finding Dory | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1028.6M | $54.2M | Finding Dory (+$974.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $135.1M | $20.0M | Finding Dory 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 | +$204.3M | -$47.9M | Finding Dory (+$252.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.14x | 1.20x | Finding Dory higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 94% | 🍅 94% | Finding Dory holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Pixar / Walt Disney Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |