Practical Magic 2, the Sequel to a 28YearOld Box Office Bomb, Opens to Lackluster $30 Million
News Source : IndieWire
News Summary
- “Practical Magic 2’s” domestic opening is roughly in line with the $13.1 million that its predecessor debuted to in 1998, which would be $26.9 million in today's dollars.
- On paper, reuniting two beloved stars seemed like a can’t-miss proposition.
- But given the tepid reception for “P Practical Magic,” it seems the studio should have proceeded with more caution before greenlighting ‘P practical Magic 2.
Cast your mind back to 1998. Bill Clintons presidency is engulfed in the Lewinsky scandal. Cher is about to top the charts with her greatest banger, Believe. Cargo pants are inexplicably cool.
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