AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Godfather vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Godfather leads with a total worldwide gross of $250.3 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $196.1 Million.
The Godfather
Drama • Paramount Pictures
$250.3M Worldwide🍅 97%
Weekend Gross$0.3M
Production Budget$6M
Recoup Multiple41.72x 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 Godfather: $250.3M (82%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (18%)
The Godfather (82%)
Practical Magic 2 (18%)
The Godfather
Paramount PicturesWorldwide Gross:$250.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$125.2M
Production Budget:-$6M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$89.2M
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 Godfather delivered a 41.72x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Godfather | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $250.3M | $54.2M | The Godfather (+$196.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.3M | $20.0M | Practical Magic 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $6M | $45M | The Godfather leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$89.2M | -$47.9M | The Godfather (+$137.1M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 41.72x | 1.20x | The Godfather higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 97% | 🍅 94% | The Godfather holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Paramount Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |