In a box office battle of the sequels, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' had the slight edge over 'Mortal Kombat II' in North American theaters this weekend. According to studio estimates Sunday, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' earned a chart topping $43 million in its opening weekend, while 'Mortal Kombat II' debuted with $41 million.
The results, while close, mark a strong start for both films. 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, and has been anticipated by fans of the original 2006 hit. 'Mortal Kombat II' continues the video game adaptation franchise that began with the 2021 film.
Industry analysts noted that the two films appealed to different demographics, with 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' drawing an older, female-skewing audience and 'Mortal Kombat II' attracting younger males. The combined box office helped boost overall weekend revenues compared to the same period last year.
Final numbers are expected Monday when actual box office figures are released.
