AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Smile 2 vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Smile 2 leads with a total worldwide gross of $135.0 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $80.8 Million.
Smile 2
Horror • Paramount Pictures
$135.0M Worldwide🍅 85%
Weekend Gross$23.0M
Production Budget$28M
Recoup Multiple4.82x 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
Smile 2: $135.0M (71%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (29%)
Smile 2 (71%)
Practical Magic 2 (29%)
Smile 2
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$135.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$67.5M
Production Budget:-$28M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$9.5M
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: Smile 2 delivered a 4.82x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Smile 2 | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $135.0M | $54.2M | Smile 2 (+$80.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $23.0M | $20.0M | Smile 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $28M | $45M | Smile 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$9.5M | -$47.9M | Smile 2 (+$57.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.82x | 1.20x | Smile 2 higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 85% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |