Box Office: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Makes $5.2 Million in Previews
Tracking services see a $45 million launch, while New Line and Warner Bros. forecast a more cautious $35 million to $40 million opening.
- On Thursday, Mortal Kombat II launched its North American run with $5.2 million in previews and early Imax screenings. The Warner Bros. and New Line action sequel carries an $80 million budget.
- While tracking services suggested a $45 million opening, Warner Bros. and New Line predict a conservative $35 million to $40 million launch. The 2021 Mortal Kombat tapped out with $84 million worldwide from a $55 million budget.
- The film faces a tight box office battle against last week's champ, The Devil Wears Prada 2. Analysts project both movies could earn around $50 million this weekend, aided by high Mother's Day turnout.
- Lionsgate's Michael expects to add $35 million to $40 million in its third weekend. Amazon MGM's The Sheep Detectives targets $12 million to $15 million, while Paramount's Billie Eilish concert film projects $8 million to $10 million.
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 recently crossed the $300 million mark globally on Wednesday. Lionsgate's Michael is dancing past $200 million domestically, preparing to overtake Bohemian Rhapsody as the top-grossing music biopic.
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Box Office: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Makes $5.2 Million in Previews
Fight! “Mortal Kombat II” is gearing up for a box office battle this weekend with last week’s champ, “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The Warner Bros. and New Line action movie has made $5.2 million in Thursday previews. Based on the popular, violent video game franchise, “Mortal Kombat II” is expected to make $40 million to $45 million this weekend, though Warner Bros. is playing it safer with a $35 million prediction. It’ll be a close showdown wit…
The action film "Mortal Kombat 2" has begun its domestic box office slog. The video game adaptation earned $5.2 million in its opening Thursday. For its opening weekend, particularly bullish analysts are predicting $45 million or more. The studios producing the film, New Line Cinema and Warner Bros., have more modest expectations: somewhere in the region of $30–40 million. The first installment,
‘Mortal Kombat II’ Opens with $5.2M in Previews as Box Office Battle Heats Up - OloriSuperGal
The fight at the box office is already heating up as “Mortal Kombat II” enters the arena with a strong early start, pulling in $5.2 million in Thursday previews. The Warner Bros. and New Line action movie is shaping up for a competitive weekend, with industry projections placing its debut between $40 million and $45 million. However, Warner Bros. is taking a more cautious stance, estimating an opening closer to $35 million. Based on the popular,…
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