AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hangover vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Hangover leads with a total worldwide gross of $469.3 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $415.1 Million.
The Hangover
Comedy • Warner Bros. Pictures
$469.3M Worldwide🍅 79%
Weekend Gross$45.0M
Production Budget$35M
Recoup Multiple13.41x 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 Hangover: $469.3M (90%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (10%)
The Hangover (90%)
Practical Magic 2 (10%)
The Hangover
Warner Bros. PicturesWorldwide Gross:$469.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$234.7M
Production Budget:-$35M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$169.7M
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 Hangover delivered a 13.41x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Hangover | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $469.3M | $54.2M | The Hangover (+$415.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $45.0M | $20.0M | The Hangover larger debut |
| Production Budget | $35M | $45M | The Hangover leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$169.7M | -$47.9M | The Hangover (+$217.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 13.41x | 1.20x | The Hangover higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 79% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |