AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 leads with a total worldwide gross of $1342.4 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $1288.2 Million.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Fantasy • Warner Bros. Pictures

$1342.4M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$169.2M
Production Budget$125M
Recoup Multiple10.74x 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: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2: $1342.4M (96%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (4%)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (96%)
Practical Magic 2 (4%)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$1342.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$671.2M
Production Budget:-$125M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$69M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$477.4M

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: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 delivered a 10.74x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2Practical Magic 2Comparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$1342.4M$54.2MHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$1288.2M higher)
Opening Weekend$169.2M$20.0MHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 larger debut
Production Budget$125M$45MPractical Magic 2 leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$69M$30MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$477.4M-$47.9MHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (+$525.3M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple10.74x1.20xHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 96%🍅 94%Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorWarner Bros. PicturesWarner Bros. PicturesStudio Distribution System