'Mortal Kombat II' takes out box office competition on its first day in theaters
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Key Points:
- "Mortal Kombat II," the latest installment in the video game-based franchise, topped the box office on its opening day with $17 million in sales despite mixed critical reception.
- The film surpassed "The Devil Wears Prada 2," which earned $9.8 million on its second Friday, marking the sequel's strong domestic performance.
- The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" secured third place with $8.8 million, becoming the second music biopic to exceed $500 million globally after "Bohemian Rhapsody."
- Billie Eilish's 3D concert film "Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour Live in 3D" grossed $4.5 million, inspired by co-director James Cameron's initiative to film her tour in 3D.
- "The Sheep Detectives" rounded out the top five with just over $4 million in revenue.
