AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Prisoners vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Prisoners leads with a total worldwide gross of $122.1 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $67.9 Million.
Prisoners
Thriller • Warner Bros. Pictures
$122.1M Worldwide🍅 81%
Weekend Gross$20.8M
Production Budget$46M
Recoup Multiple2.65x 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
Prisoners: $122.1M (69%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (31%)
Prisoners (69%)
Practical Magic 2 (31%)
Prisoners
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$122.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$61.1M
Production Budget:-$46M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$14.9M
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: Prisoners delivered a 2.65x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Prisoners | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $122.1M | $54.2M | Prisoners (+$67.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $20.8M | $20.0M | Prisoners larger debut |
| Production Budget | $46M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$14.9M | -$47.9M | Prisoners (+$33.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.65x | 1.20x | Prisoners higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 81% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |