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.
New Line's Mortal Kombat II earned $5.2 million in Thursday night previews at 3,503 theaters. The R-rated film is tracking for a $40 million to $42 million opening weekend, a solid start compared to the first movie's $23.3 million debut in 2021.
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Warner Bros' Wuthering Heights debuted at the top of the North American box office with an estimated $40 million over the four-day Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day frame. The romantic drama outperformed newcomers Goat and Crime 101, which earned $32 million and $17.7 million respectively. Disney became the first studio to surpass $1 billion worldwide in 2026.
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.
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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.
A new trailer for the Mortal Kombat II movie sequel has been released, showcasing increased violence and Karl Urban in the role of Johnny Cage. The footage highlights more fatalities and mayhem compared to previous entries. The film is described as highly anticipated.
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Illumination and Universal's Super Mario Galaxy Movie debuted to a record $372.5 million globally over its opening weekend, including $190 million in North America over five days and $182.4 million internationally. The animated sequel broke numerous box office records, marking the biggest opening of 2026 so far. It trails only its 2023 predecessor in several key metrics.
Vipul Shah's The Kerala Story 2 recorded Rs 2.65 crore in India nett collections on its first Monday, marking a significant drop from the previous day. The film's total domestic earnings now stand at Rs 12.8 crore, far below expectations despite prior controversy. Worldwide gross so far is Rs 15.1 crore against a Rs 28 crore budget.
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Pixar's original animated film Hoppers is set for a $40 million opening weekend in the U.S. and Canada, marking a strong performance for the studio's recent originals. In contrast, Warner Bros' The Bride!, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, is projecting a disappointing $8 million to $10 million debut despite its $80 million budget. The results highlight differing audience responses to family animation and auteur-driven horror.