Quick answer: Practical Magic 2 earned an estimated $3.5 million to $4 million in Thursday previews, with screenings starting at 2 p.m. The Sandra Bullock–Nicole Kidman sequel exceeded preview earnings for The Lost City, Ticket to Paradise and Wuthering Heights; the full opening-weekend result is not yet available.
The Practical Magic 2 box office run is starting with an estimated $3.5 million to $4 million from Thursday previews. The Warner Bros. And Alcon sequel, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, began its preview screenings at 2 p.m., delivering an early total above several notable comparison titles.
That is a solid first step for the reunion, though the figures remain estimates rather than a final tally. They cover Thursday previews, not the film’s full Friday-to-Sunday domestic opening.
How the Thursday previews compare
Bullock’s 2022 romantic adventure The Lost City collected $2.5 million in previews before earning $31 million across its three-day opening. Practical Magic 2 is ahead of that preview result throughout its current estimated range.
The sequel also exceeds the $1.1 million preview haul for Ticket to Paradise, the 2022 romantic comedy starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. That film went on to open with $16.5 million over three days.
A closer comparison on preview earnings is Warner Bros. And MRC’s Wuthering Heights. Its $3 million Thursday total preceded a $32.8 million three-day opening, putting Practical Magic 2 slightly ahead at this early stage.
Those numbers offer context, not a confirmed weekend outcome. The sequel’s higher preview earnings do not yet establish where its full opening will land, and the $3.5 million-to-$4 million range should not be read as a weekend total.
The budget and premium-screen picture
Practical Magic 2 carries a net production cost of $70 million, with Alcon financing 50% of the Bullock-Kidman reunion. A domestic opening between $30 million and $35 million is discussed as a possible outcome in the early box office update, rather than an already recorded result.
The film also has premium large-format screens for the weekend, notably Dolby Cinema. That gives the sequel another element of its theatrical rollout to watch as the opening moves beyond Thursday’s screenings.
Critics are cooler on the sequel
The early commercial numbers arrive alongside a 36% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. The original 1998 Practical Magic also received a low critics’ score, at 29%, providing some background for the new film’s reception.
Those percentages describe critical reception, not audience ratings. For now, the clearest box office development is the sequel’s estimated Thursday preview haul: above The Lost City, Ticket to Paradise and Wuthering Heights, with the full domestic opening still to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Practical Magic 2 make in Thursday previews?
Practical Magic 2 collected an estimated $3.5 million to $4 million from Thursday previews. Screenings began at 2 p.m.
What is the production budget for Practical Magic 2?
Practical Magic 2 has a net production cost of $70 million. Alcon financed 50% of the film, which stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.
Is Practical Magic 2’s opening-weekend box office confirmed?
No full opening-weekend result is available in the early update. A $30 million-to-$35 million domestic opening is discussed as a possible outcome, not a confirmed total.
