AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Saving Private Ryan vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Saving Private Ryan leads with a total worldwide gross of $482.3 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $428.1 Million.
Saving Private Ryan
Action • DreamWorks / Paramount
$482.3M Worldwide🍅 94%
Weekend Gross$30.6M
Production Budget$70M
Recoup Multiple6.89x 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
Saving Private Ryan: $482.3M (90%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (10%)
Saving Private Ryan (90%)
Practical Magic 2 (10%)
Saving Private Ryan
DreamWorks / ParamountWorldwide Gross:$482.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$241.2M
Production Budget:-$70M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$39M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$132.7M
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: Saving Private Ryan delivered a 6.89x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Saving Private Ryan | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $482.3M | $54.2M | Saving Private Ryan (+$428.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $30.6M | $20.0M | Saving Private Ryan larger debut |
| Production Budget | $70M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $39M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$132.7M | -$47.9M | Saving Private Ryan (+$180.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.89x | 1.20x | Saving Private Ryan higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 94% | 🍅 94% | Saving Private Ryan holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | DreamWorks / Paramount | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |