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Practical Magic 2 Opens Below Projections
14 Sep
Summary
- Film debuted at #1 but earned $30 million domestically.
- Opening weekend fell short of initial $40-$50 million projections.
- Sequel earned over twice the original film's opening weekend.
Practical Magic 2, released on September 11, 2026, opened at the box office but landed below projections, earning $30 million in its domestic debut. This figure was significantly less than the anticipated $40 million to $50 million. Despite its #1 debut, the film's performance lagged behind other recent releases.
The sequel's opening weekend collection of $30 million in North America is a notable increase compared to the original 1998 film, which earned just $13.1 million during its debut. Practical Magic 2 is expected to surpass the total domestic gross of the first movie within its first week or two.
Globally, Practical Magic 2 also saw an underwhelming start, grossing $16 million internationally from 77 markets. Combined with its domestic earnings, the film's worldwide debut stands at $46 million, presenting a challenging path ahead for the sequel.
