AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire leads with a total worldwide gross of $865.0 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $810.8 Million.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Action • Lionsgate
$865.0M Worldwide🍅 90%
Weekend Gross$158.1M
Production Budget$130M
Recoup Multiple6.65x 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 Hunger Games: Catching Fire: $865.0M (94%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (6%)
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (94%)
Practical Magic 2 (6%)
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$865.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$432.5M
Production Budget:-$130M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$72M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$231.0M
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 Hunger Games: Catching Fire delivered a 6.65x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $865.0M | $54.2M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (+$810.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $158.1M | $20.0M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire larger debut |
| Production Budget | $130M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $72M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$231.0M | -$47.9M | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (+$278.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.65x | 1.20x | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 90% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |