AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Martian vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Martian leads with a total worldwide gross of $630.2 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $576.0 Million.
The Martian
Sci-Fi • 20th Century Fox
$630.2M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$54.3M
Production Budget$108M
Recoup Multiple5.83x 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 Martian: $630.2M (92%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (8%)
The Martian (92%)
Practical Magic 2 (8%)
The Martian
20th Century FoxWorldwide Gross:$630.2M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$315.1M
Production Budget:-$108M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$59M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$147.7M
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 Martian delivered a 5.83x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Martian | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $630.2M | $54.2M | The Martian (+$576.0M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $54.3M | $20.0M | The Martian larger debut |
| Production Budget | $108M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $59M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$147.7M | -$47.9M | The Martian (+$195.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 5.83x | 1.20x | The Martian higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | 20th Century Fox | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |