'Mortal Kombat II' Goes to Battle With 'Prada 2'
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Mortal Kombat II opened with $5.2 million in Thursday previews and early IMAX screenings, with Warner Bros. projecting a conservative $35-40 million domestic opening and $65-80 million worldwide debut.
- The original 2021 Mortal Kombat film was a streaming success during the pandemic, grossing $42 million domestically and $84.4 million globally after a simultaneous HBO Max and theatrical release.
- Mortal Kombat II features director Simon McQuoid returning and Karl Urban joining as Johnny Cage, aiming to continue the franchise's martial arts action appeal.
- The film faces strong competition from The Devil Wears Prada 2, which has surpassed $300 million globally and $100 million domestically, and Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic, nearing $200 million domestically and on track to become the highest-grossing music biopic in North America.
- Other Mother's Day releases include Paramount’s Billie Eilish concert film, co-directed by James Cameron, which has earned $2.2 million in previews and is expected to open between $6 million and $9 million.
