"The video game movie is projected by independent tracking data to earn between $40 million and $45 million over the Friday-Sunday period, while Warner Bros. is expecting a more conservative $35 million. Studios often make safer predictions in part so they can say the final numbers surpassed expectations."
"Mortal Kombat 2's main competition this weekend in theaters is a film that's totally unlike it: The Devil Wears Prada 2. The movie is projected to earn between $38 million and $42 million over its second weekend in North America after taking in $77 million for its first weekend."
"Mortal Kombat 2 had a reported production budget of $80 million, an increase over the first film's estimated $55 million. The 2021 movie only made $84 million globally during its run, but it was released during the pandemic and launched simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. The film would go on to have a lot of success on HBO Max."
"Warner Bros. is obviously optimistic about Mortal Kombat as a film franchise, as the company greenlit a third movie back in October 2025. Simon McQuoid, who directed the 2021 movie, came back to direct the sequel, with Karl Urban joining the cast as Johnny Cage and series creator Ed Boon appearing in a cameo role."
Mortal Kombat 2 opened with $5.2 million in North American preview screenings on May 7 before a May 8 wider release. Independent tracking projects $40 million to $45 million for the Friday–Sunday period, while Warner Bros. expects $35 million. The film’s main weekend competition is The Devil Wears Prada 2, projected to earn $38 million to $42 million in North America during its second weekend after $77 million in its first. Mortal Kombat 2 has an $80 million production budget, higher than the first film’s estimated $55 million. The 2021 predecessor made $84 million globally, then found success on HBO Max. Warner Bros. has already greenlit a third movie, with Simon McQuoid returning to direct and Karl Urban joining as Johnny Cage, while Ed Boon appears in a cameo. Reviews have been divisive, and Street Fighter is also scheduled for a movie release in October.
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