AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Prestige vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Prestige leads with a total worldwide gross of $109.7 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $55.5 Million.
The Prestige
Drama • Touchstone Pictures / Warner Bros.
$109.7M Worldwide🍅 77%
Weekend Gross$14.8M
Production Budget$40M
Recoup Multiple2.74x 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 Prestige: $109.7M (67%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (33%)
The Prestige (67%)
Practical Magic 2 (33%)
The Prestige
Touchstone Pictures / Warner Bros.Worldwide Gross:$109.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$54.8M
Production Budget:-$40M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$15.2M
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 Prestige delivered a 2.74x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Prestige | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $109.7M | $54.2M | The Prestige (+$55.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $14.8M | $20.0M | Practical Magic 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $40M | $45M | The Prestige leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$15.2M | -$47.9M | The Prestige (+$32.7M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.74x | 1.20x | The Prestige higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 77% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Touchstone Pictures / Warner Bros. | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |