AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Bourne Ultimatum vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Bourne Ultimatum leads with a total worldwide gross of $444.1 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $389.9 Million.
The Bourne Ultimatum
Action • Universal Pictures
$444.1M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$69.3M
Production Budget$110M
Recoup Multiple4.04x 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
The Bourne Ultimatum: $444.1M (89%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (11%)
The Bourne Ultimatum (89%)
Practical Magic 2 (11%)
The Bourne Ultimatum
Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$444.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$222.1M
Production Budget:-$110M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$61M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$51.6M
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: The Bourne Ultimatum delivered a 4.04x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Bourne Ultimatum | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $444.1M | $54.2M | The Bourne Ultimatum (+$389.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $69.3M | $20.0M | The Bourne Ultimatum larger debut |
| Production Budget | $110M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $61M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$51.6M | -$47.9M | The Bourne Ultimatum (+$99.5M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.04x | 1.20x | The Bourne Ultimatum higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 92% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Universal Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |