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.