AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Hunger Games vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Hunger Games leads with a total worldwide gross of $694.4 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $640.2 Million.
The Hunger Games
Action • Lionsgate
$694.4M Worldwide🍅 84%
Weekend Gross$152.5M
Production Budget$78M
Recoup Multiple8.9x 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: $694.4M (93%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (7%)
The Hunger Games (93%)
Practical Magic 2 (7%)
The Hunger Games
LionsgateWorldwide Gross:$694.4M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$347.2M
Production Budget:-$78M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$43M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$226.3M
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 delivered a 8.90x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Hunger Games | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $694.4M | $54.2M | The Hunger Games (+$640.2M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $152.5M | $20.0M | The Hunger Games larger debut |
| Production Budget | $78M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $43M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$226.3M | -$47.9M | The Hunger Games (+$274.2M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 8.90x | 1.20x | The Hunger Games higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 84% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Lionsgate | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |