Practical Magic 2 is projected to open with $30 million to $40 million in North American theaters as Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as Sally and Gillian Owens. The Warner Bros. sequel is targeting the No. 1 position and could end Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s six-weekend run at the top.
Key Takeaways
- Practical Magic 2 is projected to earn $30 million to $40 million from about 4,000 North American theaters.
- Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprise their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens.
- The sequel is targeting the No. 1 position at the US box office.
- Warner Bros. produced the film for $75 million.
- The movie is also projected to earn $18 million to $25 million internationally.
Practical Magic 2 Targets a $30 Million to $40 Million US Debut
The sequel is expected to generate between $30 million and $40 million during its opening weekend in North America. The projection covers approximately 4,000 theaters and places the film in direct competition for the top position on the domestic box office chart.
The projected domestic opening gives Practical Magic 2 a clear target: surpass the current performance of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and take the No. 1 position. The superhero film has held the top spot for six consecutive weekends.
A $30 million opening would place the sequel at the lower end of its current projection, while a $40 million start would reach the upper end. The domestic estimate is therefore tied directly to the film’s ability to attract audiences across a wide theatrical release.
The film is also expected to generate between $18 million and $25 million internationally during its opening period. Combined with the domestic projection, those figures place the movie’s potential initial worldwide sales between $48 million and $65 million.
Warner Bros. produced the sequel for $75 million. Its opening performance will provide the first major theatrical measure of the film’s audience response.
For comparison, another recent theatrical release, The Mandalorian and Grogu, was projected to generate about $102 million domestically during its opening weekend, illustrating the range of opening forecasts for major franchise films.
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Return as the Owens Sisters
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return to the roles of Sally and Gillian Owens, the sisters at the center of the Practical Magic story. Their return connects the sequel directly to the original film and provides the central celebrity pairing for the new release.
Kidman’s continued visibility in major entertainment events has also kept her in the public spotlight. Her recent Oscars red carpet appearance received coverage earlier this year, adding to her recent presence across film and entertainment news.
The original Practical Magic was based on Alice Hoffman’s novel and followed Sally and Gillian, sisters descended from a long line of witches. The characters faced a curse connected to the men they fell in love with.
The sequel moves the story forward 25 years. Sally and Gillian’s daughters uncover hidden family secrets and attempt to break the curse that has affected their family.
Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing reprise their roles from the original film. Joey King and Maisie Williams join the sequel’s cast.
The cast therefore combines performers from the original movie with new actors playing members of the next generation of the Owens family. The family connection is central to the sequel’s story and separates its narrative from the events of the first film.
Susanne Bier directed the sequel. Warner Bros. is responsible for the film’s production and theatrical release.
Warner Bros. Sets the Sequel Across 4,000 North American Theaters
The planned release across about 4,000 North American theaters gives Practical Magic 2 a broad domestic footprint. The scale of the release corresponds with the film’s projected $30 million to $40 million opening range.
The domestic theatrical performance will determine whether the sequel reaches the top of the box office chart. Its principal competition is Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which has remained No. 1 for six weekends.
The Spider-Man film has also received extensive coverage from FamousTimes, including Spider-Man early screening details before its nationwide theatrical release.
The comparison places the sequel in a direct theatrical contest with a film that has already established a sustained run at the domestic box office. Practical Magic 2 must therefore generate a strong opening across its wide release to claim the top position.
The sequel’s $75 million production cost provides another financial figure against which its theatrical performance can be measured. Its projected opening represents the initial stage of that theatrical run rather than its final box office result.
The film’s projected domestic range also gives theaters a specific expectation for its first weekend. At the upper end of the estimate, the sequel would generate $40 million in North America. At the lower end, it would open with $30 million.
Those projections cover the initial domestic weekend and do not represent the film’s eventual total earnings.
International Markets Add to Practical Magic 2’s Opening Projection
Beyond North America, Practical Magic 2 is projected to earn between $18 million and $25 million from 77 international territories.
The international estimate expands the film’s projected opening revenue beyond its domestic performance. When the two projections are combined, the sequel is expected to generate between $48 million and $65 million in initial global sales.
The international projection represents a separate component of the film’s opening performance. North America accounts for the larger projected range, while the 77 overseas territories provide an additional $18 million to $25 million.
The combined estimate also places the sequel within reach of a substantial portion of its $75 million production cost during its initial worldwide run. The projection does not determine the film’s eventual theatrical total.
The international release gives the film a wider audience beyond its North American opening. Its performance across the 77 territories will form part of the movie’s overall theatrical results.
The domestic and international figures together provide the initial box office forecast for the sequel. The domestic opening remains the key contest for the No. 1 position, while the overseas estimate contributes to the film’s projected global start.
Recent FamousTimes coverage of a major theatrical box office opening also examined domestic and international projections for a wide-release franchise film.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Faces a New Box Office Challenge
Spider-Man: Brand New Day enters the weekend after six consecutive weekends at No. 1 at the domestic box office. Practical Magic 2 is the new release projected to challenge that position.
The Spider-Man film has already generated $923 million in North America and $2.4 billion globally. Its domestic total places it above the $900 million threshold and leaves it within range of another major domestic box office milestone.
The film is projected to pass the domestic total of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which earned $936 million without inflation adjustment, to become the highest-grossing movie ever at the domestic box office. The projected milestone is separate from the weekend competition involving Practical Magic 2.
The new sequel enters theaters with a different audience proposition. Practical Magic 2 returns Bullock and Kidman to characters from the original film, while Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues the Spider-Man franchise with Tom Holland as Peter Parker.
The box office contest will place the two films alongside other titles remaining in theaters, including The Odyssey and Coyote vs. Acme. The addition of Practical Magic 2 gives the weekend a new potential No. 1 title while established releases continue their theatrical runs.
The sequel’s projected $30 million to $40 million opening range provides the benchmark for its challenge. Reaching the upper end would give the film a stronger position in the domestic weekend race, while the lower end would leave the result closer to the existing competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Practical Magic 2 expected to make in its opening weekend?
Practical Magic 2 is projected to earn $30 million to $40 million in North America during its opening weekend. The projection covers approximately 4,000 theaters.
Who stars in Practical Magic 2?
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens. Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing also reprise their roles, while Joey King and Maisie Williams join the sequel.
When does Practical Magic 2 open in theaters?
Practical Magic 2 is opening in theaters as part of the current domestic box office weekend covered by the projection. The film is scheduled for release across about 4,000 North American theaters.
Is Practical Magic 2 expected to reach No. 1 at the US box office?
Yes. The film’s projected $30 million to $40 million domestic opening is intended to challenge Spider-Man: Brand New Day for the No. 1 position after the Spider-Man film’s six-weekend run at the top.
How much did Warner Bros. spend to produce Practical Magic 2?
Warner Bros. produced Practical Magic 2 for $75 million. The film’s projected opening includes an estimated $30 million to $40 million from North America and $18 million to $25 million from 77 international territories.
