‘Practical Magic 2’ Aims to Make ‘Spider-Man’ Disappear From No. 1 at Box Office - The Hollywood Reporter
The sequel 'Practical Magic 2' is projected to challenge the six-week box office dominance of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'. Despite mixed critical reviews, the film is expected to perform well in its opening weekend.
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Box office performance is a key indicator of the health of the theatrical film industry and consumer interest in legacy sequels.
Logo text After six weeks with Spider-Man: Brand New Day at the top of the domestic box office , Practical Magic 2 looks to conjure up a victory.
Warner Bros. Pictures ‘ Practical Magic 2 debuts in over 4,000 theaters and arrives 28 years after Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman originated their roles as the Owens sisters in the first film. The studio projects director Susanne Bier ‘s feature to gross between $30 million and $35 million from North America in its opening weekend, with an additional $18 million to $23 million overseas. It carries a $75 million production budget. Related Stories Movies 'Practical Magic 2' Whips Up $4.7M in Box Office Previews Next Big Thing Xolo Maridueña Wasn't Planning to Be an Actor, But Has Been "Pleasantly Surprised by the Journey"
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