AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood leads with a total worldwide gross of $377.6 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $323.4 Million.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Comedy • Sony Pictures
$377.6M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$41.1M
Production Budget$90M
Recoup Multiple4.2x 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
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: $377.6M (87%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (13%)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (87%)
Practical Magic 2 (13%)
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Sony PicturesWorldwide Gross:$377.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$188.8M
Production Budget:-$90M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$50M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$49.3M
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: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood delivered a 4.20x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $377.6M | $54.2M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$323.4M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $41.1M | $20.0M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood larger debut |
| Production Budget | $90M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $50M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$49.3M | -$47.9M | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (+$97.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.20x | 1.20x | Once Upon a Time in Hollywood higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Sony Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |