80M WW Opening, 'Devil Wears Prada 2' To Rule Box Office
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- This weekend's summer box office is expected to surpass last year's second frame domestic total of $84 million, driven by strong counter-programming strategies that major studios have largely neglected this summer before August.
- Top performers include Mortal Kombat II with an estimated $40-50 million, The Devil Wears Prada 2 with low $40 million, and Lionsgate’s Michael with around $30 million, collectively exceeding last year’s total market revenue for the same period.
- Mortal Kombat II, released without simultaneous streaming, aims to outperform its 2021 predecessor by leveraging pure theatrical availability and strong trailer engagement, with domestic expectations around $35-49 million and a global start potentially reaching $80 million.
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 continues to dominate internationally, expected to generate $65-75 million this weekend and push its global cumulative total beyond $460 million.
- The animated family comedy The Sheep Detectives, featuring Hugh Jackman, opens with strong critical acclaim (96% Rotten Tomatoes) and is set to expand into multiple international markets throughout May, supporting its solid North American launch.
