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Jeremy Slater Unpacks Mortal Kombat II's Ending, Deaths, and MK3 Possibilities
entertainment1 month ago

Jeremy Slater Unpacks Mortal Kombat II's Ending, Deaths, and MK3 Possibilities

In a Hollywood Reporter interview, Jeremy Slater explains Mortal Kombat II’s new ending—where Earthrealm champions reunite to rescue fallen friends—why Cole Young dies and Kitana and Johnny Cage become the new leads, and his belief that deaths aren’t permanent in this universe. He also discusses collaboration across TV and film, hints at a potential Mortal Kombat III, and teases his next project Summoner alongside reflections on his past work with Marvel/DC projects.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Devil Wears Prada 2 Tops Box Office Weekend, Edging Mortal Kombat II
entertainment1 month ago

Devil Wears Prada 2 Tops Box Office Weekend, Edging Mortal Kombat II

The Devil Wears Prada 2 led North American theaters in its second weekend with about $43 million, narrowly ahead of Mortal Kombat II at $40 million. Prada 2 has grossed roughly $433.2 million worldwide in 12 days, helping Disney push global 2024 totals past $2 billion. Other new releases included The Sheep Detectives and Billie Eilish—Hit Me Hard & Soft: The Tour, while Michael remained strong in its third weekend.

via NBC News|
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entertainment1 month ago

Prada 2 Reigns Over Mother’s Day Weekend, MKII Comes Up Short

The Devil Wears Prada 2 topped the weekend box office with a $43M 3-day debut (4,200 screens) and a strong Mother’s Day lift, while Mortal Kombat II opened at $40M (3,503 screens). The combined 3-day domestic gross hit $162.1M, Prada 2 accounting for about $144.8M domestic total and MKII reaching $63M worldwide for the weekend. Prada 2 also elevated Meryl Streep’s top grosser status, with overseas total at $75.8M contributing to a global run of $433.2M. Other notable openings included The Sheep Detectives and Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft. Looking ahead, upcoming weekends are expected to favor smaller holdovers pre-Memorial Day.

via Boxoffice Pro|
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Mortal Kombat II roars to $17M Friday, leading the box office
entertainment1 month ago

Mortal Kombat II roars to $17M Friday, leading the box office

Mortal Kombat II opened at No. 1 with about $17 million on Friday, overtaking The Devil Wears Prada 2 ($9.8M) in second, while Michael (the Michael Jackson biopic) is third with $8.8M; Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour Live in 3D is fourth with $4.5M and The Sheep Detectives rounds out the top five with just over $4M. The Post criticized MK II as an "onscreen bucket of slop" and a "migraine of nonstop fights and idiot characters," reflecting mixed reviews despite the strong debut.

via Page Six|
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Box-Office Duel: Mortal Kombat II and Prada 2 Aim for $40M Openings
entertainment1 month ago

Box-Office Duel: Mortal Kombat II and Prada 2 Aim for $40M Openings

Mortal Kombat II and Devil Wears Prada 2 are headlining this weekend’s box office with roughly $40–$42 million openings each, setting up a tight No. 1 race. Prada 2 is also posting strong global numbers, with ten-day domestic near $143.8 million and overseas totals surpassing the original; MK II opened with about $5.2 million in Thursday previews and is tracking toward a $40M+ weekend, aided by premium formats. Prada 2 is expected to get a Mother's Day boost on Sunday. Other titles in play include The Sheep Detectives and Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard & Soft, with overall guidance pointing to a Mother's Day-driven bump for Prada 2 and a solid hold for Michael and others.

via Yahoo|
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Mortal Kombat II Battles Mother's Day Box Office as Prada 2 Dominates
entertainment1 month ago

Mortal Kombat II Battles Mother's Day Box Office as Prada 2 Dominates

Mortal Kombat II opened with about $5.2 million in Thursday previews and is tracking toward a Mother’s Day weekend US launch of roughly $35–40 million and a worldwide bow of about $65–80 million, while Prada 2 has surpassed $100 million domestically and $300 million globally; Billie Eilish’s concert film and Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic posted early milestones as other new releases vie for attention at the box office.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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Mortal Kombat II Opens with $5.2M in Previews as Box-Office Duel Looms
box-office1 month ago

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.

via Variety|
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Mortal Kombat II Closes with a Fatal Tease for MK III
movies1 month ago

Mortal Kombat II Closes with a Fatal Tease for MK III

Mortal Kombat II ends with Earthrealm’s hard-won victory after Katana betrays Shao Kahn and delivers the kill, but at great cost: Liu Kang, Jax, and Cole Young die. The film then hints at resurrection and longer-term plans for these characters (via revenants or time travel) and uses the controversy of death to set up a path to Mortal Kombat III, with writer Jeremy Slater confirming big plans for the future and citing fan response as shaping the next installment.

via Gizmodo|
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Mortal Kombat II Opens to $5.2M in Previews, Paving a $40M+ Debut
box-office1 month ago

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.

via Deadline|
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Mortal Kombat II Sets Mother's Day Box Office Showdown With Prada 2
entertainment1 month ago

Mortal Kombat II Sets Mother's Day Box Office Showdown With Prada 2

Mortal Kombat II is forecast to lead the Mother's Day box office, with estimates around the low-to-mid $30s million domestically and about $65–80 million worldwide, while The Devil Wears Prada 2 is tracking strongly after a $77.2 million domestic debut and aiming for roughly $450–500 million worldwide. The weekend race also features other titles like Michael and The Sheep Detectives, making for a crowded holiday frame.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainment1 month ago

Mortal Kombat II vs Prada 2: Weekend Box Office Showdown

Forecasts for May 8–10, 2026 put Mortal Kombat II on track to open at $40–$45M and lead the weekend, with The Devil Wears Prada 2 in Week 2 aiming for $38–$43M and Lionsgate’s Michael in Week 3 at $25–$30M; the top three likely exceed $100M combined as Warner Bros. pivots Mortal Kombat for a soft reboot, Prada 2 continues its strong reception, and Michael edges toward domestic milestones, setting up a hot start to the summer box office.

via Boxoffice Pro|
#box-office#entertainment#mortal-kombat-ii