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An illustrated cinema ticket booth at dusk with green magical light swirling around a film reel and brass coins.

2026-09-14

Practical Magic 2 Wins the Box Office, but Profit Is a Different Story

Practical Magic 2 has overtaken Spider-Man and The Odyssey in weekend box-office coverage, yet its opening raises questions about profitability. This spoiler-free commentary examines the reported $28 million and $30 million debut figures, explains why first place does not establish financial success, and considers what the result can—and cannot—tell audiences about the sequel.

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Conceptual illustration of a lone climber facing towering alpine cliffs above a cloud-filled ravine at dawn.

2026-09-14

Cliffhanger Finds a Home at Vertical, With Lily James Facing the Real Test

Vertical has acquired Cliffhanger, starring Lily James and Pierce Brosnan. This spoiler-light critical preview examines the film’s announced family crisis, Naomi’s relationship with fear, and the dramatic possibilities of a mountaineer needing rescue. It separates the acquisition news from judgments about the finished movie and considers what would make this survival story worth the climb.

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