AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Past Lives vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Practical Magic 2 leads with a total worldwide gross of $54.2 Million, out-grossing Past Lives ($42.2M) by a margin of $12.0 Million.
Past Lives
Romance • A24
$42.2M Worldwide🍅 95%
Weekend Gross$0.2M
Production Budget$12M
Recoup Multiple3.52x 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
Past Lives: $42.2M (44%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (56%)
Past Lives (44%)
Practical Magic 2 (56%)
Past Lives
A24Worldwide Gross:$42.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$21.1M
Production Budget:-$12M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$20.9M
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: Practical Magic 2 delivered a 1.20x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Past Lives | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $42.2M | $54.2M | Practical Magic 2 (+$12.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.2M | $20.0M | Practical Magic 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $12M | $45M | Past Lives leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$20.9M | -$47.9M | Past Lives (+$27.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 3.52x | 1.20x | Past Lives higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 95% | 🍅 94% | Past Lives holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | A24 | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |