AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Forrest Gump vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Forrest Gump leads with a total worldwide gross of $678.2 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $624.0 Million.
Forrest Gump
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$678.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$24.5M
Production Budget$55M
Recoup Multiple12.33x 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
Forrest Gump: $678.2M (93%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (7%)
Forrest Gump (93%)
Practical Magic 2 (7%)
Forrest Gump
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$678.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$339.1M
Production Budget:-$55M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$253.9M
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: Forrest Gump delivered a 12.33x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Forrest Gump | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $678.2M | $54.2M | Forrest Gump (+$624.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $24.5M | $20.0M | Forrest Gump larger debut |
| Production Budget | $55M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$253.9M | -$47.9M | Forrest Gump (+$301.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.33x | 1.20x | Forrest Gump higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 71% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |