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‘Practical Magic 2’ Opens to $46 Million Worldwide, Led by Strong U.S. Debut: Warner Bros. and Alcon’s Practical Magic 2 has opened to an estimated $46 million worldwide, giving the long-awaited sequel a solid global launch while falling slightly short of overseas expectations.
The film, which reunites Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in the sequel to the beloved 1998 supernatural romantic comedy Practical Magic, collected approximately $30 million from the domestic market and $16 million internationally.
The results underline the film’s strong dependence on the North American market. With its domestic opening accounting for nearly two-thirds of the worldwide debut, Practical Magic 2 is expected to generate the majority of its theatrical revenue in the United States and Canada.
International Opening Below Expectations
The sequel launched across 77 international territories, where it grossed $16 million. That figure was below the studio’s initial expectation of approximately $18 million to $23 million for the international opening.
Despite the softer overseas start, the film’s overall $46 million global debut provides a substantial foundation for its theatrical run, particularly given the enduring popularity of the original film and the star power of Bullock and Kidman.
Nostalgia Drives Franchise Return
The return of Practical Magic comes decades after the original film established a strong cult following. The sequel is expected to benefit from nostalgia among audiences who grew up with the original while also attracting a new generation of viewers.
The reunion of Bullock and Kidman is a major part of the film’s appeal, with the actresses returning to the supernatural world that made the original a fan favorite.
For Warner Bros. and Alcon, the coming weeks will be important in determining whether Practical Magic 2 can translate its strong domestic opening into sustained box-office momentum and overcome its relatively softer international launch.
Practical Magic 2 is a 2026 American romantic fantasy film directed by Susanne Bier from a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman, Georgia Pritchett, and Kelly Marcel, based on the 2021 novel The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman. The sequel to Practical Magic (1998), the film stars Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Dianne Wiest, and Stockard Channing reprising their roles from the previous film, alongside new cast members Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, and Xolo Maridueña.
With $46 million already earned worldwide, the sequel has made a promising start, but its ultimate theatrical success will depend heavily on its staying power in the North American market and its performance in international territories.
