‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ bests ‘Mortal Kombat II’ at the box office
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- “The Devil Wears Prada 2” led the North American box office with $43 million in its second weekend, narrowly surpassing the $40 million debut of “Mortal Kombat II.”
- “The Devil Wears Prada 2” has grossed $433.2 million worldwide in 12 days, surpassing the original film’s total global earnings and helping Disney exceed $2 billion globally for the year.
- “Mortal Kombat II” attracted a predominantly male audience (75%) and earned $63 million globally in its debut weekend, despite mixed reviews and a B CinemaScore.
- Other notable releases include “Michael,” which earned $36.5 million in its third weekend, and “The Sheep Detectives,” a family-friendly murder mystery that debuted with $15.9 million and an A- CinemaScore.
- The Billie Eilish concert film co-directed by James Cameron grossed $7.5 million domestically, received strong critical acclaim, and contributed to a generally positive box office trend driven by escapist entertainment.