AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Smile vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Smile leads with a total worldwide gross of $217.4 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $163.2 Million.
Smile
Horror • Paramount Pictures
$217.4M Worldwide🍅 80%
Weekend Gross$22.6M
Production Budget$17M
Recoup Multiple12.79x 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: $217.4M (80%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (20%)
Smile (80%)
Practical Magic 2 (20%)
Smile
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$217.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$108.7M
Production Budget:-$17M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$61.7M
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: Smile delivered a 12.79x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Smile | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $217.4M | $54.2M | Smile (+$163.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $22.6M | $20.0M | Smile larger debut |
| Production Budget | $17M | $45M | Smile leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$61.7M | -$47.9M | Smile (+$109.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 12.79x | 1.20x | Smile higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 80% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |