AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

Notting Hill vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Notting Hill leads with a total worldwide gross of $363.9 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $309.7 Million.

Notting Hill

Notting Hill

Romance • Universal Pictures

$363.9M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$21.8M
Production Budget$42M
Recoup Multiple8.66x Production Budget
Practical Magic 2

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

Margin Leader: Notting Hill
Notting Hill: $363.9M (87%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (13%)
Notting Hill (87%)
Practical Magic 2 (13%)

Notting Hill

Universal Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$363.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$181.9M
Production Budget:-$42M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$109.9M

Practical Magic 2

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide 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: Notting Hill delivered a 8.66x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionNotting HillPractical Magic 2Comparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$363.9M$54.2MNotting Hill (+$309.7M higher)
Opening Weekend$21.8M$20.0MNotting Hill larger debut
Production Budget$42M$45MNotting Hill leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$30MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$109.9M-$47.9MNotting Hill (+$157.8M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple8.66x1.20xNotting Hill higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 84%🍅 94%Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorUniversal PicturesWarner Bros. PicturesStudio Distribution System