AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Shrek 2 vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Shrek 2 leads with a total worldwide gross of $928.8 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $874.6 Million.
Shrek 2
Animated • DreamWorks Animation
$928.8M Worldwide🍅 89%
Weekend Gross$108.0M
Production Budget$150M
Recoup Multiple6.19x 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
Shrek 2: $928.8M (94%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (6%)
Shrek 2 (94%)
Practical Magic 2 (6%)
Shrek 2
DreamWorks AnimationWorldwide Gross:$928.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$464.4M
Production Budget:-$150M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$83M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$231.9M
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: Shrek 2 delivered a 6.19x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Shrek 2 | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $928.8M | $54.2M | Shrek 2 (+$874.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $108.0M | $20.0M | Shrek 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $150M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $83M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$231.9M | -$47.9M | Shrek 2 (+$279.8M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.19x | 1.20x | Shrek 2 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 89% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | DreamWorks Animation | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |