AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
La La Land vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, La La Land leads with a total worldwide gross of $471.2 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $417.0 Million.
La La Land
Drama • Lionsgate
$471.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$0.9M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple15.71x 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
La La Land: $471.2M (90%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (10%)
La La Land (90%)
Practical Magic 2 (10%)
La La Land
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$471.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$235.6M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$175.6M
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: La La Land delivered a 15.71x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | La La Land | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $471.2M | $54.2M | La La Land (+$417.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.9M | $20.0M | Practical Magic 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $45M | La La Land leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$175.6M | -$47.9M | La La Land (+$223.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 15.71x | 1.20x | La La Land higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |