AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark

The Nun vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff

Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Nun leads with a total worldwide gross of $365.6 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $311.4 Million.

The Nun

The Nun

Horror • Warner Bros. Pictures

$365.6M Worldwide🍅 25%
Weekend Gross$53.8M
Production Budget$22M
Recoup Multiple16.62x Production Budget
Practical Magic 2

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

Margin Leader: The Nun
The Nun: $365.6M (87%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (13%)
The Nun (87%)
Practical Magic 2 (13%)

The Nun

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide Gross:$365.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$182.8M
Production Budget:-$22M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$130.8M

Practical Magic 2

Warner Bros. Pictures
Worldwide 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 Nun delivered a 16.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →

Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones

Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence
Financial DimensionThe NunPractical Magic 2Comparative Verdict
Worldwide Gross$365.6M$54.2MThe Nun (+$311.4M higher)
Opening Weekend$53.8M$20.0MThe Nun larger debut
Production Budget$22M$45MThe Nun leaner cost basis
Est. Global P&A Marketing$30M$30MTentpole Distribution Scale
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow+$130.8M-$47.9MThe Nun (+$178.7M margin)
TTMI™ Recoup Multiple16.62x1.20xThe Nun higher capital velocity
Tomatometer Score🍅 25%🍅 94%Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim
Studio & DistributorWarner Bros. PicturesWarner Bros. PicturesStudio Distribution System