AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Lion King vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Lion King leads with a total worldwide gross of $1663.1 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $1608.9 Million.
The Lion King
Animated • Walt Disney Studios
$1663.1M Worldwide🍅 52%
Weekend Gross$191.8M
Production Budget$260M
Recoup Multiple6.4x 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 Lion King: $1663.1M (97%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (3%)
The Lion King (97%)
Practical Magic 2 (3%)
The Lion King
Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1663.1M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$831.5M
Production Budget:-$260M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$143M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$428.5M
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 Lion King delivered a 6.40x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Lion King | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1663.1M | $54.2M | The Lion King (+$1608.9M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $191.8M | $20.0M | The Lion King larger debut |
| Production Budget | $260M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $143M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$428.5M | -$47.9M | The Lion King (+$476.4M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.40x | 1.20x | The Lion King higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 52% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Walt Disney Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |