AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Shawshank Redemption vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Shawshank Redemption leads with a total worldwide gross of $73.3 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $19.1 Million.
The Shawshank Redemption
Drama • Castle Rock Entertainment / Columbia
$73.3M Worldwide🍅 91%
Weekend Gross$0.7M
Production Budget$25M
Recoup Multiple2.93x 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 Shawshank Redemption: $73.3M (57%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (43%)
The Shawshank Redemption (57%)
Practical Magic 2 (43%)
The Shawshank Redemption
Castle Rock Entertainment / ColumbiaWorldwide Gross:$73.3M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$36.6M
Production Budget:-$25M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:-$18.4M
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 Shawshank Redemption delivered a 2.93x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Shawshank Redemption | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $73.3M | $54.2M | The Shawshank Redemption (+$19.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $0.7M | $20.0M | Practical Magic 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $25M | $45M | The Shawshank Redemption leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | -$18.4M | -$47.9M | The Shawshank Redemption (+$29.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 2.93x | 1.20x | The Shawshank Redemption higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 91% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Castle Rock Entertainment / Columbia | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |