'Mortal Kombat 2,' 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Vie for No. 1
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Warner Bros.' "Mortal Kombat II" is projected to debut with $40 million to $45 million domestically, while Disney’s "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is expected to earn $38 million to $42 million in its second weekend, setting up a close box office race.
- "Mortal Kombat II" had a production budget of $80 million and aims for a global opening between $70 million to $80 million, with a third film already in development due to strong streaming and theatrical interest.
- Amazon MGM’s "Sheep Detectives," with a $75 million budget and a star-studded voice cast, is targeting $12 million to $15 million in its opening weekend, while Paramount’s concert film "Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft" aims for $8 million to $10 million.
- "The Devil Wears Prada 2" has grossed $82 million domestically and $240 million worldwide so far, expected to surpass the original film’s $326 million lifetime gross soon, while "Michael" remains strong with $188 million domestic and $432 million global after two weekends.
- The late spring and early summer box office season has been robust, with audiences responding well to sequels and event films, influenced by factors like Mother’s Day turnout and positive word-of-mouth.
