AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Knives Out vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Knives Out leads with a total worldwide gross of $312.9 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $258.7 Million.
Knives Out
Comedy • Lionsgate
$312.9M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$26.8M
Production Budget$40M
Recoup Multiple7.82x 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
Knives Out: $312.9M (85%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (15%)
Knives Out (85%)
Practical Magic 2 (15%)
Knives Out
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$312.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$156.4M
Production Budget:-$40M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$86.4M
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: Knives Out delivered a 7.82x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Knives Out | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $312.9M | $54.2M | Knives Out (+$258.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $26.8M | $20.0M | Knives Out larger debut |
| Production Budget | $40M | $45M | Knives Out leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$86.4M | -$47.9M | Knives Out (+$134.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.82x | 1.20x | Knives Out higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 94% | Knives Out holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |