Practical Magic 2 Casts a Spell at the Box Office: A New Era Begins!
Practical Magic 2 Takes the Lead
The highly anticipated sequel, Practical Magic 2, has made a remarkable debut at the North American box office, claiming the top position during its opening weekend. Nearly three decades after the original film gained a cult following, this Warner Bros. release raked in an estimated $30 million from 4,146 theaters. This impressive start ended the six-week reign of the superhero hit Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which had been leading the domestic box office since its launch.
Directed by Susanne Bier, the sequel brings back original stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, who reprise their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens. The plot continues the saga of the witching family as they strive to lift a long-standing ancestral curse, while also introducing a fresh cast of characters played by Joey King and Maisie Williams, along with Lee Pace. Although the domestic opening fell slightly short of the studio's expectations of $30 million to $35 million, the film also garnered around $16 million from international markets, resulting in a global total of approximately $46 million.
Box Office Dynamics and Key Highlights
Box Office Shifts and Notable Performances
After its impressive run, Spider-Man: Brand New Day dropped to second place, earning $8.4 million—a 54% decrease from the previous weekend. The Sony and Marvel collaboration has now amassed about $935.2 million domestically, closing in on the $936.6 million record set by 2015's Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continued to perform well in third place, adding $7.4 million to its total. This Universal Pictures epic has now reached a staggering $1.68 billion globally, officially becoming the studio's highest-grossing release worldwide.
The action-comedy Runner made its debut in fourth place with $6.6 million. Directed by Scott Waugh and featuring Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson, the film revolves around a high-stakes organ delivery mission. Ketchup Entertainment's Coyote vs. Acme completed the top five, earning $6.2 million in its third weekend. As the industry looks forward, the total domestic box office revenue for the year has hit $7.5 billion, reflecting a 19.2% increase compared to the same timeframe in 2025.