Nostalgia drives 'Practical Magic 2' to top box office despite mixed reviews
The 1998 sequel 'Practical Magic 2' has overtaken 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' to become the number one film at the box office, earning $30 million in its domestic debut. While critics have been largely negative, the film has resonated strongly with millennial audiences seeking nostalgic connections to their youth. The production features a meticulously reconstructed Victorian set designed to evoke the original film's aesthetic, though some reviewers argue the script fails to capture the magic of the original.