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Mandalorian & Grogu Lead Global Box Office as Michael Approaches $800M
Disney's Star Wars: Mandalorian & Grogu debuts to $163M worldwide (including about $100M in the U.S. over Memorial Day four-day), while Michael edges toward $800M globally and China’s Dear You posts roughly $151.5M, signaling a strong start to the summer box office.
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Obsession’s $2.6M Previews Signal Strong Start for Romantic Horror
Focus Features/Blumhouse’s Obsession grossed $2.6M in previews across 2,542 theaters (including 435 PLF screens). The romantic horror has strong early buzz (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and is tracking for a competitive opening as it challenges Michael and The Devil Wears Prada 2 over the weekend; the previews outpaced several indie horror comps and set expectations for its box-office run.
Mortal Kombat II Opens with $5.2M in Previews as Box-Office Duel Looms
Mortal Kombat II earned $5.2 million in Thursday previews and is expected to anchor a weekend box-office fight against The Devil Wears Prada 2, with forecasts ranging from about $35–45 million for MK II and roughly $38–42 million for Prada 2 in its second weekend, though some projections push both toward around $50 million thanks to Mother's Day turnout.
Mortal Kombat II Opens to $5.2M in Previews, Paving a $40M+ Debut
New Line/Warner Bros.’ Mortal Kombat II pulled in $5.2 million in Thursday previews (3 PM shows), a strong start that nudges toward a $40M+ domestic opening and could outpace the 2021 MK’s total of $42.3M, given the strength of previews versus last year’s $23.3M debut; a Mother’s Day boost for Devil Wears Prada 2 is also anticipated as the weekend unfolds.
Weekend Box-Office Showdown: Mortal Kombat II vs Devil Wears Prada 2
Warner Bros.’ Mortal Kombat II is targeting a $40 million-plus North American debut (with a softer estimate around $35 million) from about 3,400 theaters, while Disney/Paramount’s Devil Wears Prada 2 is projected to make $38–$42 million in its second weekend, setting up a tight race for No. 1 that could approach $50 million with Mother’s Day and strong word-of-mouth. MKII’s sequel budget is $80 million and a third film is already in development, while Prada 2 has grossed $82 million domestically and $240 million globally to date.
Adam Scott’s Hokum Roars to $6.4M in Indie Box Office Debut
Neon’s horror Hokum, headlined by Adam Scott, opened to $6.4 million on 1,885 screens to rank No. 5 at the North American box office, a solid start for its $5 million budget set in a haunted Irish inn. The witch tale marks Neon’s first release under a new deal with Spooky Pictures and Image Nation, while the weekend also features Animal Farm at $3.4 million and Deep Water at $2.15 million. The box office overall is up about 18% versus last year, and Hokum is buoyed by strong early reception (86% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes; Cinemascore B).
Michael Surpasses $300M WW, Ranks No. 2 Musical Biopic
Deadline reports Lionsgate’s Michael crossing $300M worldwide, becoming the No. 2 musical biopic ever (behind Bohemian Rhapsody) after a strong overseas start of $218.8M and a domestic tally of about $129.8M, with the global total near $299–300M and a projected second weekend of roughly $45M.
Devil Wears Prada 2 Opens Strong, Aims for Near-$180M Global Start
The Devil Wears Prada 2 kicked off with $10 million in U.S. previews and about $50.5 million worldwide, with global projections near $180 million. The film opens in 4,150 theaters and has strong presales, tracking roughly $73–80 million domestically, and shows robust early overseas performance across markets like Italy, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, and Australia. Audiences give it a high Rotten Tomatoes score (88%), suggesting solid word-of-mouth as the summer box office surge begins.
Prada 2 Opens With $10M Previews, Eyes Strong Global Start
The Devil Wears Prada 2 kicked off with roughly $10 million in previews (2 PM start), placing it among strong summer openings; presales top $20 million and tracking projects a domestic debut around $73–80 million with a global start near $180 million, buoyed by solid early buzz (78% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a broad 4,150-theater rollout plus notable in-theater promotions.
Mandalorian and Grogu Start Strong With $80M-Plus Memorial Day Debut
Disney’s Star Wars feature The Mandalorian and Grogu is tracking for an about $80M+ four‑day domestic opening over Memorial Day weekend, marking the first time a Disney+ property goes theatrical. The campaign aims to attract families ahead of a May 22 wide release, with an IMAX preview of the first 19 minutes on May 4, and it’s being weighed against benchmarks like Star Trek (2009) and Hobbs & Shaw.
Michael Posts $11M Tuesday, Fourth-Best April Tuesday for Live-Action Film
Michael grossed $11.1M on Tuesday, the fourth-best April Tuesday for a live-action film, pushing its domestic total to about $116M and eyeing a second-weekend between $45–50M as Devil Wears Prada 2 looms.