AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest leads with a total worldwide gross of $1066.2 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $1012.0 Million.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Fantasy • Walt Disney Studios
$1066.2M Worldwide🍅 53%
Weekend Gross$135.6M
Production Budget$225M
Recoup Multiple4.74x 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
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest: $1066.2M (95%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (5%)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (95%)
Practical Magic 2 (5%)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1066.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$533.1M
Production Budget:-$225M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$124M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$184.3M
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: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest delivered a 4.74x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1066.2M | $54.2M | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (+$1012.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $135.6M | $20.0M | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest larger debut |
| Production Budget | $225M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $124M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$184.3M | -$47.9M | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (+$232.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.74x | 1.20x | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 53% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |