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Magic 2 Conjures Box Office Surprise
12 Sep
Summary
- Audience rate Practical Magic 2 at 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Film earned $4.7 million from Thursday previews.
- Opening weekend projection is $40 million to $45 million.
Practical Magic 2, a fantasy sequel starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, is showing strong audience appeal despite mixed critical reception. The film has secured a commendable 92% rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes' Popcornmeter, contrasting with a 37% critic score.
This audience enthusiasm is translating into box office success. The movie garnered $4.7 million from Thursday previews in North America. This figure surpasses the preview collections of films like The Lost City and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, underscoring the stars' continued drawing power.
Based on its preview performance, Practical Magic 2 is tracking for an opening weekend of $40 million to $45 million in North America. This projection is nearly four times the opening weekend collection of the original Practical Magic, which earned $13.1 million in 1998 and a total of $46.7 million domestically.
The film, directed by Susanne Bier and released on September 11, centers on a multi-generational family of witches dealing with a curse and dark secrets to break a spell.
