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The Devil Wears Prada 2 is tracking for a $66M+ U.S. opening, with presales reportedly double those of Wuthering Heights, signaling strong female-driven interest and a Mother's Day weekend release that could counterprogram against Mortal Kombat II and Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu.
Illumination, Nintendo and Universal expect The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to launch to about $350 million worldwide (roughly $175 million in the U.S./Canada over five days and $175 million overseas in 79 markets, with Japan opening later). If realized, it would be the year’s biggest global opening for an MPAA title and could top last year’s Mario film as well as Project Hail Mary’s early numbers; previews in North America are limited, advance sales are strong, and offshore markets—Japan among them—are crucial, though Israel won’t open immediately due to unrest.
MLB’s Opening Weekend showcased a new era with Automatic Balls and Strikes calls driving overturned calls and strategic challenges, while contenders like the Dodgers and Yankees looked strong and the Blue Jays posted a record-setting start on the mound. A wave of top prospects—DeLauter, Wetherholt, Murakami, McGonigle—made big MLB debuts, helped by Dylan Cease’s sharp outing for Toronto as the rotation dominated early. Not all teams found instant success, with Seattle and Philadelphia facing rough starts.
Project Hail Mary again led the domestic box office with $14.6 million on its second Friday, with a projected $53.1 million by Sunday for a two-week domestic total around $162.9 million. Its worldwide opening weekend was $140.9 million (about $80.5M domestic and $60.4M international), marking 2026’s best debut and Amazon MGM’s strongest opening yet. New releases They Will Kill You and Hoppers posted smaller Friday numbers, while Reminders of Him and Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge filled out the top five.
Amazon MGM’s Project Hail Mary opens to $33 million domestic on Friday from 4,007 theaters, with a projected $77 million by Sunday, the best domestic launch yet for Amazon MGM; Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace in the sci‑fi adaptation, which carries a $200 million budget and has strong early support with a 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating and robust word of mouth.
Warner Bros.’ The Bride!, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s feminist reimagining of The Bride of Frankenstein, opened to about $7.3 million domestic from 3,304 theaters and roughly $13.6 million globally on a $90 million budget, with tepid reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a CinemaScore of C+, signaling a rough start. Pixar’s Hoppers, by contrast, launched at No. 1 with $46 million domestic and $88 million worldwide against a $150 million budget, aided by strong early reception (94% Rotten Tomatoes, A CinemaScore), marking a rare original win for the studio in recent years. Scream 7 followed in second with $17.3 million, while GOAT and Wuthering Heights rounded out the top five with solid international legs and continued box office presence.
Pixar’s talking‑animal adventure Hoppers is set for an $88 million global debut across 41 markets (about $36–38 million domestic and $45–50 million offshore), the best start for a Pixar original since Coco and boosted by strong early reviews (97% on Rotten Tomatoes). Warner Bros.’ The Bride! is eyeing a $16–18 million domestic opening with roughly $22 million from international markets for a $38–40 million global start. Scream 7 is tracking about $25.4 million in its second weekend, as WB’s record opening streak likely ends this weekend.
Deadline reports early tracking: Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary is positioned for about a $50 million North American opening on March 20, while Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is forecast to debut around $11 million. Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir’s novel and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, aims for a wide four-quadrant release; Ready or Not 2 previews at SXSW ahead of a spring release. The spring break/Easter window and the first film’s performance help set expectations for both titles.
The Wuthering Heights remake starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi opened to about $77M globally over its opening weekend (NA ~$34.8M; international ~$42M), with projections suggesting around $82M for the four-day frame. Australia contributed about A$4.3M, and more openings are planned in Japan, Vietnam, and China. The production budget was around $80M, and despite mixed critical reception (63% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences bought tickets, helping Warner Bros. post a strong global start amid industry-wide studio dynamics.
Mercy opened to $11.2M domestic, the lowest lead‑role debut for Chris Pratt, even though it briefly topped Avatar: Fire and Ash; the wide critical panning (around 20%), weak word‑of‑mouth, and winter weather make a strong rebound unlikely, with streaming on Prime Video a possible lifeline as Pratt looks toward upcoming hits like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Amazon MGM Studios’ Mercy, a Chris Pratt–led action-thriller, is targeting a $12–$15 million domestic opening after $1.5 million in previews, but a looming winter storm sweeping from Texas to the Northeast could dampen cinema turnout and impact performance against Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Predator: Badlands debuts with a record $40 million domestically, surpassing previous franchise openings and revitalizing box office interest, with strong international performance and positive reviews boosting its success.
'Predator: Badlands' has achieved a record-breaking opening weekend with $36-38.5 million, surpassing expectations and potentially becoming the top-grossing standalone Predator film, driven by positive reviews and audience reception. The film introduces a new protagonist and has revitalized interest in the franchise, while other films like 'Regretting You' and 'Black Phone 2' continue to perform well.
Universal's 'Wicked: For Good' is projected to open between $112 million and $115 million, matching the debut of its predecessor, and is expected to be a major box office hit during the Thanksgiving period, with strong appeal among women and positive audience scores.
'Black Phone 2' opened with $10.7 million and is projected to reach $24.4 million over the weekend, aiming for a successful theatrical run, while 'Good Fortune' underperformed with an estimated $5.9 million debut amid a slow October box office.