AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Kung Fu Panda 4 vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Kung Fu Panda 4 leads with a total worldwide gross of $549.2 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $495.0 Million.
Kung Fu Panda 4
Animated • DreamWorks Animation / Universal
$549.2M Worldwide🍅 71%
Weekend Gross$58.0M
Production Budget$85M
Recoup Multiple6.46x 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
Kung Fu Panda 4: $549.2M (91%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (9%)
Kung Fu Panda 4 (91%)
Practical Magic 2 (9%)
Kung Fu Panda 4
DreamWorks Animation / UniversalWorldwide Gross:$549.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$274.6M
Production Budget:-$85M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$47M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$142.8M
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: Kung Fu Panda 4 delivered a 6.46x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Kung Fu Panda 4 | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $549.2M | $54.2M | Kung Fu Panda 4 (+$495.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $58.0M | $20.0M | Kung Fu Panda 4 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $85M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $47M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$142.8M | -$47.9M | Kung Fu Panda 4 (+$190.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.46x | 1.20x | Kung Fu Panda 4 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 71% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | DreamWorks Animation / Universal | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |