AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Iron Man 3 vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Iron Man 3 leads with a total worldwide gross of $1214.8 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $1160.6 Million.
Iron Man 3
Action • Marvel Studios
$1214.8M Worldwide🍅 79%
Weekend Gross$174.1M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple6.07x 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
Iron Man 3: $1214.8M (96%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (4%)
Iron Man 3 (96%)
Practical Magic 2 (4%)
Iron Man 3
Marvel StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1214.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$607.4M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$297.4M
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: Iron Man 3 delivered a 6.07x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Iron Man 3 | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1214.8M | $54.2M | Iron Man 3 (+$1160.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $174.1M | $20.0M | Iron Man 3 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 | +$297.4M | -$47.9M | Iron Man 3 (+$345.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.07x | 1.20x | Iron Man 3 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 79% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Marvel Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |