AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Mad Max: Fury Road vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Mad Max: Fury Road leads with a total worldwide gross of $380.4 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $326.2 Million.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$380.4M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$45.4M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple2.54x 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
Mad Max: Fury Road: $380.4M (88%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (12%)
Mad Max: Fury Road (88%)
Practical Magic 2 (12%)
Mad Max: Fury Road
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$380.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$190.2M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$42.3M
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: Mad Max: Fury Road delivered a 2.54x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Mad Max: Fury Road | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $380.4M | $54.2M | Mad Max: Fury Road (+$326.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $45.4M | $20.0M | Mad Max: Fury Road larger debut |
| Production Budget | $150M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $83M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$42.3M | -$47.9M | Mad Max: Fury Road (+$5.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.54x | 1.20x | Mad Max: Fury Road higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 94% | Mad Max: Fury Road holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |