AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Minions vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Minions leads with a total worldwide gross of $1159.4 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $1105.2 Million.
Minions
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1159.4M Worldwide🍅 55%
Weekend Gross$115.7M
Production Budget$74M
Recoup Multiple15.67x 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
Minions: $1159.4M (96%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (4%)
Minions (96%)
Practical Magic 2 (4%)
Minions
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1159.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$579.7M
Production Budget:-$74M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$41M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$465.0M
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: Minions delivered a 15.67x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Minions | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1159.4M | $54.2M | Minions (+$1105.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $115.7M | $20.0M | Minions larger debut |
| Production Budget | $74M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $41M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$465.0M | -$47.9M | Minions (+$512.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 15.67x | 1.20x | Minions higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 55% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |