Summer Box Office Opens Strong with $161 Million Weekend

The domestic box office rang up about $161 million over the weekend, up 88% from a year ago, pushing 2026 year-to-date to $3.02 billion (up 16%). The Devil Wears Prada 2 led with $41.6 million, followed by Mortal Kombat II at $38.5 million and Michael at $37.9 million. New releases The Sheep Detectives and Billie Eilish’s tour aided results, while holdovers like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary posted solid legs, underscoring strong word-of-mouth as the summer season approaches a $10 billion domestic target.