Two major films are positioned to compete for top spot at the Mother's Day box office this weekend. Mortal Kombat II and Devil Wears Prada 2 are expected to draw audiences seeking different types of entertainment.
The upcoming weekend features a clash between the action sequel Mortal Kombat II and the comedy follow-up Devil Wears Prada 2. Industry observers are watching closely to see which film will lead in ticket sales during the holiday period centered around Mother's Day on May 10, 2026.
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 debuted strongly at the box office, earning $233.6 million globally in its opening weekend. The sequel brings back Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, set against a struggling Runway magazine. Filmmakers added a new fashion montage and hired a human artist for a key meme after last-minute decisions.
Mortal Kombat II debuted in theaters this weekend, projected to earn between $40 million and $42 million at the domestic box office. The New Line sequel competes closely with The Devil Wears Prada 2 for the top spot.
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The sequel to the 2006 hit was projected to surpass the original movie's lifetime global gross of $326.5 million on May 8. As of the prior day, it had accumulated $324 million worldwide. The film continues its strong run in its second weekend at the North American box office.
The Devil Wears Prada franchise has grossed more than $1 billion worldwide. The sequel reached this milestone in its seventh week of release.
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The press tour for The Devil Wears Prada 2 kicked off in Mexico City with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway showcasing fashion nods to the original film. Streep wore a red Dolce & Gabbana suit accessorized with personal brooches, while Hathaway sported a fringed Schiaparelli dress and a stiletto red micro-French manicure. The sequel, set for release on May 1, follows Miranda Priestly navigating challenges in magazine publishing.
Creative director Ed Boon has confirmed that NetherRealm Studios is developing another Mortal Kombat title. The statement follows recent reports suggesting the studio may instead be returning to the Injustice series.
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The musical biopic Michael has reached 788 million dollars worldwide and is on track to surpass 800 million soon. The Devil Wears Prada 2 has also crossed the 600 million dollar mark globally. Meanwhile the new Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu opened strongly overseas.