AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Raiders of the Lost Ark vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Raiders of the Lost Ark leads with a total worldwide gross of $389.9 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $335.7 Million.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Action • Paramount Pictures
$389.9M Worldwide🍅 96%
Weekend Gross$8.3M
Production Budget$18M
Recoup Multiple21.66x 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
Raiders of the Lost Ark: $389.9M (88%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (12%)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (88%)
Practical Magic 2 (12%)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$389.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$195.0M
Production Budget:-$18M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$147.0M
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: Raiders of the Lost Ark delivered a 21.66x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Raiders of the Lost Ark | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $389.9M | $54.2M | Raiders of the Lost Ark (+$335.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $8.3M | $20.0M | Practical Magic 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $18M | $45M | Raiders of the Lost Ark leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$147.0M | -$47.9M | Raiders of the Lost Ark (+$194.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 21.66x | 1.20x | Raiders of the Lost Ark higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 96% | 🍅 94% | Raiders of the Lost Ark holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |