AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Grand Budapest Hotel vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Grand Budapest Hotel leads with a total worldwide gross of $173.1 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $118.9 Million.
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Drama • Fox Searchlight Pictures
$173.1M Worldwide🍅 92%
Weekend Gross$0.8M
Production Budget$25M
Recoup Multiple6.92x 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 Grand Budapest Hotel: $173.1M (76%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (24%)
The Grand Budapest Hotel (76%)
Practical Magic 2 (24%)
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Fox Searchlight PicturesWorldwide Gross:$173.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$86.5M
Production Budget:-$25M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$31.5M
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 Grand Budapest Hotel delivered a 6.92x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Grand Budapest Hotel | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $173.1M | $54.2M | The Grand Budapest Hotel (+$118.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.8M | $20.0M | Practical Magic 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $25M | $45M | The Grand Budapest Hotel leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$31.5M | -$47.9M | The Grand Budapest Hotel (+$79.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.92x | 1.20x | The Grand Budapest Hotel higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 92% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Fox Searchlight Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |