AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Silence of the Lambs vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Silence of the Lambs leads with a total worldwide gross of $272.7 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $218.5 Million.
The Silence of the Lambs
Thriller • Orion Pictures
$272.7M Worldwide🍅 95%
Weekend Gross$13.8M
Production Budget$19M
Recoup Multiple14.35x 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 Silence of the Lambs: $272.7M (83%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (17%)
The Silence of the Lambs (83%)
Practical Magic 2 (17%)
The Silence of the Lambs
Orion PicturesWorldwide Gross:$272.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$136.4M
Production Budget:-$19M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$87.4M
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 Silence of the Lambs delivered a 14.35x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Silence of the Lambs | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $272.7M | $54.2M | The Silence of the Lambs (+$218.5M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $13.8M | $20.0M | Practical Magic 2 larger debut |
| Production Budget | $19M | $45M | The Silence of the Lambs leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$87.4M | -$47.9M | The Silence of the Lambs (+$135.3M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 14.35x | 1.20x | The Silence of the Lambs higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 95% | 🍅 94% | The Silence of the Lambs holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Orion Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |