AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Sicario vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Sicario leads with a total worldwide gross of $84.9 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $30.7 Million.
Sicario
Thriller • Lionsgate
$84.9M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$12.1M
Production Budget$30M
Recoup Multiple2.83x 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
Sicario: $84.9M (61%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (39%)
Sicario (61%)
Practical Magic 2 (39%)
Sicario
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$84.9M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$42.4M
Production Budget:-$30M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$17.6M
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: Sicario delivered a 2.83x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Sicario | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $84.9M | $54.2M | Sicario (+$30.7M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $12.1M | $20.0M | Practical Magic 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $30M | $45M | Sicario leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$17.6M | -$47.9M | Sicario (+$30.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.83x | 1.20x | Sicario higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 92% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |