AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Super Mario Bros. Movie vs. Practical Magic 2: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie leads with a total worldwide gross of $1362.0 Million, out-grossing Practical Magic 2 ($54.2M) by a margin of $1307.8 Million.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Animated • Illumination / Universal Pictures
$1362.0M Worldwide🍅 59%
Weekend Gross$146.4M
Production Budget$100M
Recoup Multiple13.62x 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 Super Mario Bros. Movie: $1362.0M (96%)Practical Magic 2: $54.2M (4%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (96%)
Practical Magic 2 (4%)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Illumination / Universal PicturesWorldwide Gross:$1362.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$681.0M
Production Budget:-$100M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$55M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$526.0M
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 Super Mario Bros. Movie delivered a 13.62x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Practical Magic 2 | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $1362.0M | $54.2M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$1307.8M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $146.4M | $20.0M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie larger debut |
| Production Budget | $100M | $45M | Practical Magic 2 leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $55M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$526.0M | -$47.9M | The Super Mario Bros. Movie (+$573.9M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 13.62x | 1.20x | The Super Mario Bros. Movie higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 59% | 🍅 94% | Practical Magic 2 holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Illumination / Universal Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | Studio Distribution System |