AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
Superbad vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Superbad leads with a total worldwide gross of $170.8 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $116.6 Million.
Superbad
Comedy • Columbia Pictures
$170.8M Worldwide🍅 88%
Weekend Gross$33.1M
Production Budget$20M
Recoup Multiple8.54x 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
Superbad: $170.8M (76%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (24%)
Superbad (76%)
Practical Magic 2 (24%)
Superbad
Columbia PicturesWorldwide Gross:$170.8M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$85.4M
Production Budget:-$20M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$35.4M
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: Superbad delivered a 8.54x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | Superbad | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $170.8M | $54.2M | Superbad (+$116.6M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $33.1M | $20.0M | Superbad larger debut |
| Production Budget | $20M | $45M | Superbad leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$35.4M | -$47.9M | Superbad (+$83.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.54x | 1.20x | Superbad higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 88% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Columbia Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |