AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire leads with a total worldwide gross of $567.7 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $513.5 Million.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Action • Warner Bros. Pictures

$567.7M Worldwide🍅 54%
Weekend Gross$80.0M
Production Budget$135M
Recoup Multiple4.2x Production Budget
Practical Magic 2

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

Margin Leader: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire: $567.7M (91%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (9%)
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (91%)
Practical Magic 2 (9%)

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$567.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$283.8M
Production Budget:-$135M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$74M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$74.6M

Practical Magic 2

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide 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: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire delivered a 4.20x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionGodzilla x Kong: The New EmpirePractical Magic 2Comparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$567.7M$54.2MGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire (+$513.5M higher)
Opening Weekend$80.0M$20.0MGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire larger debut
Production Budget$135M$45MPractical Magic 2 leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$74M$30MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$74.6M-$47.9MGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire (+$122.5M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple4.20x1.20xGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 54%🍅 94%Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorWarner Bros. PicturesWarner Bros. PicturesStudio Distribution System