Key Points
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Practical Magic 2 has dethroned The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day at the box office, earning $46 million globally in its opening weekend, though this is below its $75 million production budget.
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The sequel to the 1998 classic directed by Susanne Bier and co-written by Akiva Goldsman and others, secured $30 million domestically.
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The box office competition continues with Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil, which aims to claim the top spot next weekend.
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After nine weeks of strong performance, The Odyssey dropped to third with $7.4 million domestically and has grossed over $600 million in the domestic market and $1.68 billion globally.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day remains a powerhouse, bringing in $8.4 million domestically with a total of $935.1 million and $2.45 billion globally.
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Despite a disappointing start, Practical Magic 2 has the potential to recover its costs in the coming weeks, as noted by industry experts who see its appeal for group outings.
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Other new releases included Runner, which opened to $6.6 million, and Coyote vs. Acme, adding $6.2 million to reach $47.7 million domestically.
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Upcoming films to watch include Resident Evil and Ethan Hawke’s The Weight, along with the continuing competition from the existing top box office films.
