AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 leads with a total worldwide gross of $845.6 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $791.4 Million.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Action • Marvel Studios
$845.6M Worldwide🍅 82%
Weekend Gross$118.4M
Production Budget$250M
Recoup Multiple3.38x 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. 3: $845.6M (94%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (6%)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (94%)
Practical Magic 2 (6%)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$845.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$422.8M
Production Budget:-$250M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$138M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$35.3M
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: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 delivered a 3.38x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $845.6M | $54.2M | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (+$791.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $118.4M | $20.0M | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $250M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $138M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$35.3M | -$47.9M | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (+$83.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.38x | 1.20x | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 82% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |