Practical Magic 2 conjures early $3.5–$4M in previews, sets up $30–$35M weekend

Warner Bros. and Alcon’s Practical Magic 2, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, kicked off previews Thursday with roughly $3.5–$4 million from showtimes starting at 2 p.m., a figure that bodes well for a domestic opening in the $30–$35 million range; previews exceed those of The Lost City and Ticket to Paradise, and the film’s Dolby Cinema PLF exposure could help elongate its weekend. Alcon financed 50% of the $70 million net production; international prospects in 77 territories (excluding China) are projected at about $18–$23 million.