AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Hereditary vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Hereditary leads with a total worldwide gross of $87.8 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $33.6 Million.
Hereditary
Horror • A24
$87.8M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$13.6M
Production Budget$10M
Recoup Multiple8.78x 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
Hereditary: $87.8M (62%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (38%)
Hereditary (62%)
Practical Magic 2 (38%)
Hereditary
A24Worldwide Gross:$87.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$43.9M
Production Budget:-$10M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$3.9M
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: Hereditary delivered a 8.78x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Hereditary | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $87.8M | $54.2M | Hereditary (+$33.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $13.6M | $20.0M | Practical Magic 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $10M | $45M | Hereditary leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$3.9M | -$47.9M | Hereditary (+$51.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.78x | 1.20x | Hereditary higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | A24 | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |