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Lionsgate's Michael Jackson biopic returns to No. 1 in its fourth weekend with up to $27 million domestic and surpassing $600 million worldwide, while Curry Barker's Obsession opens around $15 million in third place; The Devil Wears Prada 2 remains a strong draw as the summer slate unfolds, with Mortal Kombat II underperforming.
Disney’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 remains a box‑office force, totaling $433 million globally after two weekends with $43 million domestic and $75 million overseas this frame, and $288 million from 51 territories overall led by the UK, Italy, Brazil and Mexico, surpassing the original Prada’s $326 million. Meanwhile, Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic, has $577 million worldwide with $336 million earned overseas, and $58.5 million overseas in its third weekend, underscoring its strong international pull as one of the top musical biopics.
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.
An emotional, spoiler-filled take on The Devil Wears Prada 2 where Miranda Priestly finally recognizes Nigel’s longing for the spotlight, admits she misjudged him, and seizes a moment to make things right—a heartbreakingly redeeming beat that lingers after the credits.
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.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened to a $77 million 3-day weekend from 4,150 theaters (about $18,554 per location), the biggest opening for a non-genre female-led title, lifting the weekend domestic total to $172.2 million and worldwide to $233.6 million. The audience skew was heavily female (76%), with solid critical and audience scores, signaling a strong start to the summer; Lionsgate’s Michael followed with $54 million in second, Hokum entered the Top 5, and next weekend brings Mortal Kombat II and The Sheep Detectives as potential sleepers.
Disney’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened to $77 million domestic and $233 million worldwide, far surpassing the original’s debut and signaling a strong sequel run driven by nostalgia and the returning A-list cast; with a production budget near $100 million, the weekend also featured holdovers like Michael and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as the box office landscape stays robust.
As The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits theaters, a meme styled to look AI-generated is revealed to have been created by human artist Alexis Franklin for the film, at director David Frankel's request. Fans celebrate the human touch amid AI concerns in the industry, Franklin says artists deserve recognition, and the movie continues with its ensemble cast (Streep, Hathaway, Blunt, Tucci) exploring a world where print media is fading.
Spoilers ahead: In The Devil Wears Prada 2, Andy Sachs returns to Runway with her career in focus and romance largely sidelined. She notes she hasn’t found the right person after years on the road, has slept with a coworker or two and frozen her eggs, then meets Peter, an Australian contractor who’s divorced and supportive. Miranda also appears content with a stable husband. Critics say these romantic subplots feel like filler and argue the film overcorrects by giving Andy a love interest instead of letting two career-driven women have a feminist ending without romance.
The Cut argues that in The Devil Wears Prada 2, Coach serves as a punchline for Emily Charlton’s fall from grace—from a Dior path to a less glamorous Runway editor role—highlighted by the scene where Andy asks, 'How are things at Coach?'; the piece notes Coach’s Gen Z appeal but a film that mostly roasts brands, and ends with Andy predicting Emily will get another big chance.
Meryl Streep revealed she initially refused to do The Devil Wears Prada 2 until producers doubled her salary, saying she understood her worth and that they needed her on the first film. The interview notes she was in her 50s at the time and realized she could command more, leading to the deal. The Devil Wears Prada 2, opening May 1, reunites the original cast and crew but faces scrutiny over whether it captures the charm of the first film, while Streep has since pursued other high-profile projects (including a Joni Mitchell biopic).
Box Office Theory projects The Devil Wears Prada 2 to open about $84.3 million domestically this weekend, joining Michael’s $42.1 million sophomore frame for a strong summer launch; Prada 2 benefits from a premium‑format footprint, Mother’s Day carryover, and a female‑driven appeal, with critics at ~75% Certified Fresh and strong word‑of‑mouth for Michael. Some cannibalization is possible, but the two films are expected to coexist in the early weeks as other titles like Hokum and Animal Farm round out the slate.
Lady Gaga and Doechii release a couture-filled music video for 'Runway,' directed by Parris Goebel, tied to The Devil Wears Prada 2 and set during Milan Fashion Week, featuring multiple high-fashion looks and backup dancers as the duo strut a runway finale; the track, produced by Andrew Watt with Bruno Mars, Cirkut and D’Mile, has drawn strong Spotify streams.
Anne Hathaway arrived at the London premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 wearing a navy velvet Atelier Versace deconstructed tuxedo gown with a sequined bodice, paired with Bulgari Serpenti earrings, blending classic tuxedo lines with high-fashion couture on the red carpet.
Lady Gaga and Doechii release Runway, a high‑energy dance track tied to The Devil Wears Prada 2, with Doechii delivering sass and Gaga declaring fab and free vibes; produced by Andrew Watt alongside Bruno Mars, Cirkut and D’Mile, who co‑wrote with Gaga, Mars, Doechii and others. The song premiered in the film’s final trailer, and Gaga is set to cameo in the sequel about Miranda Priestly navigating a changing media landscape.