Prada vs. Kombat: The Box Office Stand-Off

In a result that has “blown the minds” of industry analysts, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has officially held onto its No. 1 spot for the second consecutive week. Despite a fierce debut from Mortal Kombat II, the Meryl Streep-led sequel earned $43 million domestically over the weekend, bringing its 10-day North American total to a staggering $144.8 million. Globally, the “Miranda Priestly Effect” has been even more dominant, with the film already crossing the $433 million mark—officially surpassing the original 2006 film’s entire lifetime run in just twelve days.  Warner Bros.’ Mortal Kombat II fought valiantly, opening to a solid $40 million domestically and $63 million worldwide. While the R-rated sequel nearly doubled the opening of its 2021 predecessor, it couldn’t quite land the “Fatality” needed to dethrone the fashionistas. The “Mother’s Day Surge” on Sunday proved to be the decisive factor, as audiences flocked to see the reunion of Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, nearly doubling the Sunday ticket sales of the video game adaptation.  This positive milestone for 20th Century Studios marks the fourth-biggest international release of 2026 so far. The emotional connection fans have with these characters, combined with a futuristic update on the cutthroat world of digital media, has turned the sequel into a certified juggernaut. While the champions of Outworld will have to settle for second place, the real winner is the theatrical experience, which saw its most high-energy May weekend in years.