AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 leads with a total worldwide gross of $863.8 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $809.6 Million.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Action • Marvel Studios
$863.8M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$146.5M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple4.32x 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
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: $863.8M (94%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (6%)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (94%)
Practical Magic 2 (6%)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$863.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$431.9M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$121.9M
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: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 delivered a 4.32x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $863.8M | $54.2M | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (+$809.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $146.5M | $20.0M | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 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 | +$121.9M | -$47.9M | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (+$169.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.32x | 1.20x | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |