'Devil Wears Prada 2' holds No. 1 as 'Mortal Kombat II' opens
The fashion sequel retained the top domestic box office spot in its second weekend, edging out the debut of the video game adaptation.
First reported
By The Wrap on May 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Last update
May 16, 2026 at 3:38 AM EDT
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In brief
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'The Devil Wears Prada 2' earned an estimated $41 - $43 million domestically in its second weekend.
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'Mortal Kombat II' debuted in second place with approximately $40 million domestically.
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The fashion sequel crossed $400 million in global box office receipts by the end of the weekend.
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The competition played out over the Mother's Day holiday weekend in May 2026.
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Other new global releases that weekend included 'The Sheep Detectives' and a Billie Eilish documentary title.
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How outlets are covering it
6 days ago
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' bests ‘Mortal Kombat II’ at the box office
“Wire-style report confirming the sequel's hold at No. 1 over the new action release.”
Read original source6 days ago
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Lands As Luxury Fashion Fights To Pull Gen Z Into Its Orbit
“Frames the film's commercial performance in the context of the luxury industry's effort to reach younger consumers.”
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Box Office: 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Remains No. 1 With $43 Million, 'Mortal Kombat II' Launches to $40 Million
“Provides specific gross estimates for both films and contextualizes the close margin between them.”
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Box Office: 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Pulls Ahead of 'Mortal Kombat II' With $41M U.S.
“Reports a slightly lower domestic estimate while confirming the sequel's top ranking.”
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Box Office: 'Prada 2' Beats 'Mortal Kombat II' for Weekend Win
“Trade coverage focused on the competitive framing between the two sequels.”
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7 days ago
Devil Wears Prada 2 Beats Mortal Kombat 2 at Box Office
“Covers the Mother's Day weekend results with attention to the head-to-head outcome.”
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6 days ago
Mortal Kombat II Opening Weekend Box Office Fails to Knock The Devil Wears Prada 2 Off Top Spot
“Emphasizes the gaming franchise's inability to unseat the incumbent No. 1 film.”
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6 days ago
Weekend Box Office: The Devil Wears Prada 2 Wins Battle of the Sequels Against Mortal Kombat II
“Frames the weekend as a sequel-versus-sequel contest with the fashion film prevailing.”
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7 days ago
Devil Wears Prada 2 beats Mortal Kombat II at box office
“Briefly notes the weekend outcome while flagging other new releases including a Billie Eilish title.”
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6 days ago
'Mortal Kombat II', 'The Sheep Detectives' and 'Billie Eilish' add fresh life to global box office
“Takes a wider international view, covering multiple new entries alongside the domestic top-two story.”
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4 days ago
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Uppercuts Mortal Kombat II At The Box Office
“Uses the fighting-game franchise's own vernacular to describe the fashion sequel's win.”
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Sources covering this story
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11 articles tracked
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' bests ‘Mortal Kombat II’ at the box office
May 10, 11:51 AM
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Lands As Luxury Fashion Fights To Pull Gen Z Into Its Orbit
May 10, 12:20 PM
Box Office: 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Remains No. 1 With $43 Million, 'Mortal Kombat II' Launches to $40 Million
May 10, 8:00 PM
Box Office: 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Pulls Ahead of 'Mortal Kombat II' With $41M U.S.
May 10, 8:00 PM
Mortal Kombat II Opening Weekend Box Office Fails to Knock The Devil Wears Prada 2 Off Top Spot
May 10, 8:00 PM
Weekend Box Office: The Devil Wears Prada 2 Wins Battle of the Sequels Against Mortal Kombat II
May 10, 8:00 PM
'Mortal Kombat II', 'The Sheep Detectives' and 'Billie Eilish' add fresh life to global box office
May 10, 8:00 PM
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