AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Mean Girls vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Mean Girls leads with a total worldwide gross of $130.1 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $75.9 Million.
Mean Girls
Comedy • Paramount Pictures
$130.1M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$24.4M
Production Budget$17M
Recoup Multiple7.65x 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
Mean Girls: $130.1M (71%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (29%)
Mean Girls (71%)
Practical Magic 2 (29%)
Mean Girls
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$130.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$65.1M
Production Budget:-$17M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$18.1M
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: Mean Girls delivered a 7.65x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Mean Girls | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $130.1M | $54.2M | Mean Girls (+$75.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $24.4M | $20.0M | Mean Girls larger debut |
| Production Budget | $17M | $45M | Mean Girls leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$18.1M | -$47.9M | Mean Girls (+$66.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 7.65x | 1.20x | Mean Girls higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 84% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |