
Sequel Sputters At The Gate: Practical Magic 2 Opens Softly
Warner Bros.’ Practical Magic 2 opened to a softer-than-expected $30 million domestic debut (global $46 million on a $75 million budget), with inflation-adjusted domestic numbers resembling the original’s 1998 start. Critics were lukewarm (36% Rotten Tomatoes) while audiences gave it a B+ (CinemaScore); it still led the weekend and ended Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s six-week run, as other new releases underperformed and the fall slate took shape.


