Mortal Kombat 2 Makes $5.2 Million in Previews
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "Mortal Kombat II," based on the popular video game franchise, is set to compete at the box office this weekend against last week's leader, "The Devil Wears Prada 2," with Thursday previews earning $5.2 million.
- "Mortal Kombat II" is projected to make between $40 million and $45 million this weekend, though Warner Bros. conservatively estimates $35 million, while "The Devil Wears Prada 2" aims for $38 million to $42 million in its second weekend after a $77 million opening.
- The original 2021 "Mortal Kombat" film opened to $23 million and grossed $84 million worldwide on a $55 million budget, while the sequel has an $80 million budget and features Karl Urban as Johnny Cage alongside a cast including Adeline Rudolph and Ludi Lin.
- Additional releases this weekend include Amazon MGM’s family mystery "Sheep Detectives," expected to make $12 million to $15 million, Paramount's concert film "Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)" projected for $8 million to $10 million, and Lionsgate’s "Michael," anticipated to earn $35 million to $40 million in its third weekend.
