AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Parasite vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Parasite leads with a total worldwide gross of $262.7 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $208.5 Million.
Parasite
Drama • CJ Entertainment / Neon
$262.7M Worldwide🍅 99%
Weekend Gross$0.4M
Production Budget$16M
Recoup Multiple16.95x 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
Parasite: $262.7M (83%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (17%)
Parasite (83%)
Practical Magic 2 (17%)
Parasite
CJ Entertainment / NeonWorldwide Gross:$262.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$131.3M
Production Budget:-$16M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$85.8M
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: Parasite delivered a 16.95x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Parasite | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $262.7M | $54.2M | Parasite (+$208.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.4M | $20.0M | Practical Magic 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $16M | $45M | Parasite leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$85.8M | -$47.9M | Parasite (+$133.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 16.95x | 1.20x | Parasite higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 99% | 🍅 94% | Parasite holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | CJ Entertainment / Neon | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |