AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Gone Girl vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Gone Girl leads with a total worldwide gross of $369.3 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $315.1 Million.
Gone Girl
Thriller • 20th Century Fox
$369.3M Worldwide🍅 88%
Weekend Gross$37.5M
Production Budget$61M
Recoup Multiple6.05x 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
Gone Girl: $369.3M (87%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (13%)
Gone Girl (87%)
Practical Magic 2 (13%)
Gone Girl
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$369.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$184.7M
Production Budget:-$61M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$34M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$90.1M
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: Gone Girl delivered a 6.05x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Gone Girl | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $369.3M | $54.2M | Gone Girl (+$315.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $37.5M | $20.0M | Gone Girl larger debut |
| Production Budget | $61M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $34M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$90.1M | -$47.9M | Gone Girl (+$138.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.05x | 1.20x | Gone Girl higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 88% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |