Practical Magic 2 Ends Spider-Man's Box-Office Reign – but It's Not All Good News
Warner Bros.' sequel opened with $30 million domestically and $46 million globally, but its estimated $75 million budget leaves profitability uncertain.
- On Sunday, Warner Bros.' "Practical Magic 2" topped the North American box office, ending "Spider-Man: Brand New Day"'s six-week run atop the charts with a $30 million domestic debut.
- The franchise returned nearly 30 years after the 1998 original, though Warner Bros. faces potential disappointment with the film grossing $46 million globally against an estimated $75 million budget.
- Audiences responded with 92% approval on Rotten Tomatoes despite critics' 39% score, while new cast members Joey King and Maisie Williams join returning stars Bullock and Kidman, who also serve as producers.
- "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" slipped to second place with $8.4 million, while Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" took third with $7.4 million and "Runner" debuted in fourth place.
- Industry watcher David A. Gross noted that while critics' reviews are weak, the strong audience score could sustain the film; Rentrak's Paul Dergarabedian stated the second weekend will determine lasting success.
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Box Office: ‘Practical Magic 2’ Dethrones 'Spider-Man' With $30 Million Debut
“Practical Magic 2″ conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.
'Practical Magic 2' breaks 'Spider-Man' spell at box office
Nearly three decades after the beloved original, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return to star in "Practical Magic 2," whose estimated $30 million debut ended Spidey's six-week run in first place.
‘Practical Magic 2’ bests ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘The Odyssey’ at the box office, but fails to conjure profit
The witchy sequel recouped only $46 million of its estimated $75 million budget — but will it find lasting power at the box office?Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in ‘Practical Magic 2’Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros. PicturesKey PointsPractical Magic 2 is the new queen in town after ousting both The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day from their long-held spots at the top of the box office.Warner Bros.’ sequel to the 1998 classic easily overtoo…
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