‘Practical Magic 2’ Set to Challenge ‘Spider-Man’ at Box Office
The sequel to the beloved fantasy film aims for a strong opening weekend against the reigning box office champion.
‘Practical Magic 2’ is projected to earn $30-$40 million in its debut.
The film features Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, reprising their roles as witchy sisters.
Disney's documentary on Oasis is also releasing, aiming for $5-$7 million.
In a bid to reclaim the top spot at the box office, 'Practical Magic 2' is set to launch this weekend, with expectations of earning between $30 million and $40 million from approximately 4,000 theaters across North America. This sequel, featuring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock as the beloved witch sisters, seeks to dethrone 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' which has dominated the box office for the past six weekends.
The original 'Practical Magic' was not a commercial success upon its release but later gained a cult following, which has fueled anticipation for this sequel. Directed by Susanne Bier, the film picks up 25 years after the first installment, focusing on the daughters of Sally and Gillian Owens as they navigate family secrets and attempt to break a longstanding curse. The film has a production budget of $75 million and is also expected to earn between $18 million and $25 million internationally, potentially bringing its global total to between $48 million and $65 million.
Despite the excitement surrounding its release, early reviews for 'Practical Magic 2' have been mixed, with some critics describing it as overly lengthy and cumbersome. This could impact its box office performance beyond the opening weekend. Notably, Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing return to their roles from the original film, alongside newcomers Joey King and Maisie Williams.
In addition to 'Practical Magic 2,' Disney is releasing a music documentary titled 'Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger,' which is projected to earn between $5 million and $7 million from 1,200 theaters. This documentary features the Gallagher brothers of Oasis reuniting for the first time in over a decade and includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from their world tour. The film has received positive reviews following its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
As the fall movie season begins, other films like 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' 'The Odyssey,' and 'Coyote vs. Acme' will continue to compete for box office revenue. 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is on track to surpass 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' as the highest-grossing film in domestic history, having already generated $923 million in North America and $2.4 billion worldwide.
