‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Leads Strong Box Office Weekend
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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ held the top spot at the domestic box office in its second weekend, earning $43 million and pushing its global total to $433.2 million. The weekend saw robust competition from new releases ‘Mortal Kombat II’ and ‘The Sheep Detectives’, which both posted solid opening numbers. The overall performance helped The Walt Disney Studios exceed $2 billion in global earnings for the year.
Facts First
- ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ earned $43 million domestically in its second weekend, bringing its global total to $433.2 million.
- ‘Mortal Kombat II’ opened with a $40 million domestic debut and a $63 million global opening weekend.
- The Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ earned $36.5 million in its third weekend, surpassing the domestic total of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’.
- Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘The Sheep Detectives’ opened with $15.9 million domestically from 3,457 theaters.
- The success of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ helped Disney exceed $2 billion in global earnings for the year.
What Happened
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ led the domestic box office for a second consecutive weekend, earning $43 million in North America. The film added $75 million overseas, bringing its 12-day global total to $433.2 million. Warner Bros.’s ‘Mortal Kombat II’ opened in second place with a $40 million domestic debut from 3,503 locations, while the Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ earned $36.5 million in its third weekend. Amazon MGM Studios’ new release ‘The Sheep Detectives’ opened in fourth place with $15.9 million from 3,457 theaters.
Why this Matters to You
The strong performance of multiple films suggests a healthy appetite for theatrical releases, which could encourage studios to continue investing in a wide variety of movies for the big screen. If you enjoy going to the movies, this trend may mean a more diverse slate of films—from sequels like ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ to new comedies like ‘The Sheep Detectives’—will be available in theaters. The financial success of these films may also lead to further sequels and projects from the involved studios.
What's Next
‘Mortal Kombat II’ may see its performance sustained by its core audience, as PostTrak reported 75% of its opening weekend ticket buyers were men. A third ‘Mortal Kombat’ film is currently in development. ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is likely to continue its strong international run, having already outgrossed the original 2006 film. The coming weeks will test the staying power of these openings against new releases.