AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Dark Knight Rises vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Dark Knight Rises leads with a total worldwide gross of $1081.2 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $1027.0 Million.
The Dark Knight Rises
Action • Warner Bros. Pictures
$1081.2M Worldwide🍅 87%
Weekend Gross$160.9M
Production Budget$250M
Recoup Multiple4.32x 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 Dark Knight Rises: $1081.2M (95%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (5%)
The Dark Knight Rises (95%)
Practical Magic 2 (5%)
The Dark Knight Rises
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1081.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$540.6M
Production Budget:-$250M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$138M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$153.1M
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 Dark Knight Rises delivered a 4.32x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Dark Knight Rises | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1081.2M | $54.2M | The Dark Knight Rises (+$1027.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $160.9M | $20.0M | The Dark Knight Rises larger debut |
| Production Budget | $250M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $138M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$153.1M | -$47.9M | The Dark Knight Rises (+$201.0M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 4.32x | 1.20x | The Dark Knight Rises higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 87% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |