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.
Tracking data shows 20th Century Studios' The Devil Wears Prada 2 projecting a $66 million-plus US box office opening on May 1. Presales are double those of Wuthering Heights after tickets went on sale March 12. The film appeals strongly to women across age groups.
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Building on $10 million Thursday previews, 20th Century Studios' The Devil Wears Prada 2 earned $32.5 million Friday in North America, pushing worldwide totals to $114.6 million through Friday across 51 markets. Projections now call for up to $180 million globally by Sunday, topping charts in most international territories.
Disney unveiled new footage from 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' during its CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas on Thursday. The sequel reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci in their original roles. The film is set to hit theaters on May 1.
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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.
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprised their iconic roles for the 'Devil Wears Prada 2' world premiere Monday night at Lincoln Center. The red carpet became a fashion spectacle as A-listers arrived, reigniting nostalgia 20 years after the original.
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The sequel to The Devil Wears Prada features a storyline parodying Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez through characters played by Emily Blunt and Justin Theroux. The film premiered Monday at Lincoln Center in New York, drawing buzz for its satire of the billionaire couple. Reviews remain embargoed until next week.