Despite strong initial projections, Practical Magic 2 stumbled during its opening weekend at the box office. Even so, the fantasy movie has now surpassed the $50 million threshold globally, moving closer to overtaking its predecessor as the top-earning installment in the series. While its debut was underwhelming, the sequel could potentially outpace the original film’s entire worldwide gross by its second weekend. Read on for the details.
As noted, the picture debuted with disappointing figures. However, with Halloween approaching, audiences might find its premise appealing. On the other hand, upcoming releases like Resident Evil and Avengers: Endgame Encore threaten to cut into ticket sales for the Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman fantasy vehicle.
Practical Magic 2 at the worldwide box office
Data from Box Office Mojo shows that Practical Magic 2 holds the #1 spot in North America, experiencing a dramatic 68.5% surge from Monday’s figures. Following a steep decline on Monday, the feature saw a massive spike during its initial discounted Tuesday screenings. Across five days, the romantic fantasy picture accumulated a domestic total of $34.6 million, pushing its cumulative worldwide earnings past $51.8 million.
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Box office summary of Practical Magic 2
- Domestic – $34.7 million
- International – $17.0 million
- Worldwide – $51.7 million
Needs less than $45 million to surpass the original movie worldwide
The original Practical Magic came out in 1998 and struggled commercially. The romantic fantasy drama finished its theatrical run failing to reach the $100 million mark globally. Box office records indicate the first installment brought in a lifetime worldwide gross of $94.4 million against a production budget of $75 million, according to Box Office Mojo.
Consequently, the new sequel requires under $45 million more to beat the global lifetime earnings of the 1998 movie and claim the title of the franchise’s highest-grossing release. Given its stronger opening compared to the first film, this milestone could be reached soon, putting the 2026 release on track to clear the $100 million worldwide mark.
What is the film about?
The story centers on the Owens sisters as they re-enter a realm of nocturnal spells and ancestral magic, facing a perilous curse meant to shatter their family once and for all during a spellbinding journey of chaos and wonder. Starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, and Lee Pace, Practical Magic 2 debuted on September 11.
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