Entertainment
Practical Magic sequel projected to lead box office with 40 million debut
The fantasy sequel is tracking to top domestic ticket sales, according to Variety.
The short version
- Practical Magic 2 is projected to open at the top of the domestic box office with $30 million to $40 million.[Variety]
- The Warner Bros. release, produced for $75 million, aims to end the six-weekend reign of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.[Variety]
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day is simultaneously nearing the domestic record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens.[Variety]
Key facts
- Practical Magic 2 is tracking for a domestic opening between $30 million and $40 million across North America.[Variety]
- Warner Bros. produced the Practical Magic follow-up on a $75 million budget.[Variety]
- The sequel is targeting an international opening of $18 million to $25 million in 77 territories.[Variety]
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day is projected to surpass Star Wars: The Force Awakens as the highest-grossing domestic release ever.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- Whether poor initial critical reception will affect final opening weekend ticket grosses remains to be seen.[Variety]
Sources
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