AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Inglourious Basterds vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Inglourious Basterds leads with a total worldwide gross of $321.5 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $267.3 Million.
Inglourious Basterds
Drama • The Weinstein Company / Universal
$321.5M Worldwide🍅 89%
Weekend Gross$38.1M
Production Budget$70M
Recoup Multiple4.59x 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
Inglourious Basterds: $321.5M (86%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (14%)
Inglourious Basterds (86%)
Practical Magic 2 (14%)
Inglourious Basterds
The Weinstein Company / UniversalWorldwide Gross:$321.5M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$160.7M
Production Budget:-$70M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$39M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$52.2M
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: Inglourious Basterds delivered a 4.59x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Inglourious Basterds | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $321.5M | $54.2M | Inglourious Basterds (+$267.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $38.1M | $20.0M | Inglourious Basterds larger debut |
| Production Budget | $70M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $39M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$52.2M | -$47.9M | Inglourious Basterds (+$100.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.59x | 1.20x | Inglourious Basterds higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 89% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | The Weinstein Company / Universal | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |