It was an incredibly busy Mother's Day Weekend at the box office, with three titles scoring at least $35 million for the weekend. The Devil Wears Prada 2 held to the top spot, although Mortal Kombat II wasn't far behind. And Michael continued its incredible run with great holds across the world. There were two other newcomers, The Sheep Detectives and Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), but neither got an exactly great start.

The Top 10 earned a combined $160.1 million this weekend. That's up a massive 98.7% from last year, when Thunderbolts stayed at #1 due to insanely weak competition.

Staying at #1, The Devil Wears Prada 2 added $41.6 million. That's down a respectable 46%, and it's on par with the original's drop. Through 10 days, the film has earned a wonderful $143.4 million, already overtaking the original's gross in just two weekends. The path ahead looks very great, so this should still get all the way to $200 million.

Debuting in second place, WB's Mortal Kombat II opened with a pretty good $38.5 million in 3,503 theaters. The debut almost outgrosses the lifetime gross of the 2021 original ($42.3 million), but that's apples-to-oranges; that film was released during COVID and it also had a simultaneous release on HBO Max.

Nevertheless, the fact that Mortal Kombat II could get to almost $40 million is something formidable. The brand has not been very consistent at the theatrical landscape; only the 1995 original was a success, Annihilation was a critical and commercial disaster, and the 2021 didn't reach its potential due to the cinematic climate back then. It shows that there's still a big audience for a new Mortal Kombat.

To attract more audiences, WB and New Line made a few changes in an attempt to improve the sequel. For starters, they went hard on marketing with the chilling action sequences, promising so much violence but still the humor that defines the franchise. They also addressed one of the problems with the prior film; regardless of reception, audiences were not fond of the character of Cole Young, with many deeming him a very bland and forgettable protagonist.

To fix this, they brought in the fan favorite Johnny Cage, whose appearance was teased at the end of the prior film. Not only that, but they reduced Cole's screentime while selling Cage as the new protagonist. Casting Karl Urban in the role is also an inspired choice. While many fans felt that he was too old to play the character, Urban's charisma perfectly aligns with the character's traits, not to mention that Urban has seen his star power rise thanks to his lead role in The Boys (which is currently airing its final season). And while reviews aren't fantastic, its 66% on RT makes it the highest-rated Mortal Kombat across the board.

According to WB, 44% of the audience was in the 18-34 demographic. It was a sausage fest, as a colossal 75% of the audience was male. They gave it a so-so "B" on CinemaScore, which is below the 2021 original's "B+". The film could be front-loaded (it dropped a steep 37% on Sunday), so perhaps hitting $100 million will be a challenge. But it should still be able to hit $85 million domestically.

Even with the loss of IMAX screens, Michael doesn't slow down at all. The film eased a very light 30%, earning $37.9 million. With $241.8 million domestically, Michael has passed Bohemian Rhapsody ($216 million) to become the highest-grossing music biopic in the country. Without any signs of slowing down, it's only just getting started. The film is easily sweeping past $300 million, and could get to $350 million domestically depending on how it holds by the end of the month.

In fourth place, Amazon MGM's The Sheep Detectives debuted with $15 million in 3,457 theaters. Comps are complicated due to its premise and tone.

If it wasn't for the $75 million budget, this would be considered a very solid start. But the film had a challenge in balancing its crazy premise (a flock of sheep try to solve the murder of their shepherd) while trying to appeal to families. At the very least, reviews (93% on RT) gave it a leg in trying to get more people on board, even if the debut wasn't very strong.

According to Amazon MGM, 56% of the audience was female, and 77% was 25 and over. That means that the film struggled to attract families. They gave it a good "A–" on CinemaScore, which bodes well for legs. Family films are known for great legs, and that could happen here as long as it doesn't die when The Mandalorian and Grogu starts its run. For now, a $50 million domestic total is likely for The Sheep Detectives.

Debuting in fifth place, Paramount's Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) earned a middling $7 million in 2,613 theaters. There's no point in comparing it to other films by James Cameron, but the numbers aren't quite fantastic even compared to other concert titles. Obviously, it wasn't expected to dethrone The Eras Tour ($93.2 million), but it's well below Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé ($21.8 million) and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never ($29.5 million). It's also slightly below Paramount's own Katy Perry: Part of Me ($7.1 million).

Given its low $20 million budget, this isn't a bad start. But it still feels like the film could've done much better. After all, Billie Eilish is massively popular (she has 84.8 million monthly listeners in Spotify, making her the 12th biggest artist in the platform), so surely a debut in the double digits would've been guaranteed. But it looks like the the high competition and the lack of appeal beyond her fanbase limited the potential here.

There are no demographics available, but 3D drove 57% of the film's business this week. Audiences gave it a great "A" on CinemaScore, which is common for these films. With no appeal beyond Eilish's fanbase and the increasing competition, it'd be a surprise if the film made it past $20 million domestically.

With three wide releases (including a family title), The Super Mario Galaxy Movie had another drop in the 40s. It dropped 45%, adding $6.6 million. The film has made $412.1 million, which is $123.4 million below the original through the same point. It looks like Mario will finish with around $430 million domestically.

Once again, the best drop in the Top 10 belongs to Project Hail Mary. It eased a very light 23%, earning $6.5 million. The film has earned an incredible $328.3 million, and it still has so much left in the tank.

Neon's Hokum added $3.2 million on its second weekend. That's down a reasonable 49%, very good for a horror title. Through 10 days, the film has earned a solid $12.4 million, and could make its way to around $18 million.

Magenta Light's Deep Water is drowning, as it sank 60% for just $835,466 this weekend. The film has earned a weak $3.7 million, and it might finish with just $4.5 million at this rate.

Rounding out the Top 10 was Angel Studios' Animal Farm. Thanks to its very toxic word of mouth (that "C–" on CinemaScore was the worst ever for an animated film), the film collapsed a horrible 79%, earning just $704,150. The film has made a very poor $5 million, and it will vanish quickly from theaters.

OVERSEAS

The Devil Wears Prada 2 added $75.8 million overseas, for a wonderful $433 million worldwide total, eclipsing the original's worldwide gross ($326 million). The best markets are the UK ($28.5M), Italy ($28.2M), Brazil ($22M), Mexico ($20.1M), Australia ($18.5M), Japan ($16.8M), Germany ($15.9M), China ($13M), Spain ($8.3M), and South Korea ($8.3M), It looks like the film will make all its way to $700 million worldwide, which is bonkers.

Michael continues its dance across the world, as it adds $58.5 million overseas, for a fantastic $581 million worldwide. The best markets are the UK ($46M), France ($30.5M), Brazil ($20.8M), Mexico ($20M), Germany ($19.6M), and Spain ($19M). It's well ahead of Bohemian Rhapsody through the same point, and it still has big markets like Korea and Japan left. It looks like Bohemian ($903 million) is going down, and reaching $1 billion isn't actually a dream. It all depends on the next few weeks.

While Mortal Kombat II got off to a pretty good start domestically, it wasn't so strong outside America. It opened with $21.5 million overseas, for a $60 million worldwide launch. The film had solid debuts in the UK ($2.2M), Mexico ($1.7M), Australia ($1.6M), China ($1.4M) and Brazil ($1.4M), but it disappointed in France ($945K), Indonesia ($841K), Argentina ($647K), Spain ($644K), India ($640K), UAE ($625K) and Germany ($598K). Given its hefty $80 million budget, the road to profitability will be a bit complicated if it proves to be front-loaded.

Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) debuted with $12.6 million overseas, for a $19.6 million worldwide start. The best debuts were in the UK ($2.3M), Germany ($1.7M), France ($1.7M), Australia ($769K), Mexico ($651K), Netherlands ($497K), Brazil ($379K), Italy ($366K), Belgium ($317K), and Poland ($290K). With the exception of the top three, a very soft start, but notably stronger than the domestic front.

The Sheep Detectives appears to struggle outside America, as it earned just $12.1 million overseas for a $27.1 million worldwide launch. The UK was its best market with a strong $4.5 million. It had very soft debuts in Australia ($1.2M), Japan ($760K), Mexico ($723K), Netherlands ($490K), Italy ($415K), India ($188K), New Zealand ($185K), Ukraine ($170K), Poland ($165K), and Belgium ($150K). While it still has so many markets left, the low debut doesn't bode well for its prospects.

FILMS THAT ENDED THEIR RUN THIS WEEK

Movie Release Date Studio Domestic Opening Domestic Total Worldwide Total Budget Reminders of Him Mar/13 Universal $17,979,940 $48,559,430 $88,118,368 $25M Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Mar/20 Searchlight $9,075,271 $22,986,054 $42,427,051 $14M Universal's Reminders of Him has closed with a pretty good $48 million domestically and $88 million worldwide. Not far off from Regretting You ($90 million), showing that Colleen Hoover's adaptations are here to stay. Watch out for Verity this fall, especially as it's her second most popular novel. Searchlight's Ready or Not 2: Here I Come has closed with $22 million domestically and $42 million worldwide. A small success, although it didn't get to the original's numbers ($57 million worldwide). Even with the audience it found in streaming, looks like this is a niche franchise. Regardless, Radio Silence are on their way to their newest assignment: The Mummy 4, reuniting Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz and John Hannah, which will release on October 15, 2027.

THIS WEEKEND

With Mortal Kombat II probably heading to a steep drop, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Michael will contend for the top spot. The newcomers don't stand a chance.

Focus Features is releasing the horror thriller Obsession, after the film garnered a strong response in TIFF (it's currently at a fantastic 97% on RT). The lack of names limit the potential, but the increasing buzz and awareness could help it, especially with the lack of proper horror titles. Given it cost just $1 million, the bar for success isn't high.

Amazon MGM is releasing Is God Is, written and directed by Aleshea Harris in her feature directorial debut (based on her own play), and starring Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Vivica A. Fox, and Sterling K. Brown. The film follows twin sisters with disfiguring burn scars who are ordered by their bedridden mother to kill their abusive father who caused their scars. They must decide whether to seek vengeance or find mercy. Perhaps it could find an audience, even if the title will confuse moviegoers.

Black Bear is also releasing Guy Ritchie's newest film In the Grey, starring Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, Eiza González, Kristofer Hivju, Fisher Stevens, and Rosamund Pike. The film follows a secret elite team of agents is tasked with reclaiming a vast fortune stolen by a ruthless tyrant. Ritchie is a recognizable director, but his brand has taken a dive thanks to a lot of duds over the past years (yes, he has made a lot of flicks, has one in post-production right now and it's currently filming another one). Given Black Bear's weak track record, don't expect big numbers here.

STREAMING DATA

Figures for the week of April 27 to May 3 on Netflix:

No. Movie Year Studio Weeks in Top 10 Views Runtime Hours Viewed 1 Apex 2026 Netflix 2 40,200,000 1:35 63,600,000 2 Swapped 2026 Netflix 1 15,500,000 1:42 26,400,000 3 Thrash 2026 Netflix 4 4,300,000 1:26 6,200,000 4 Migration 2023 Universal 1 4,100,000 1:23 5,700,000 5 Buen Camino 2026 Netflix 1 4,000,000 1:31 6,000,000 6 KPop Demon Hunters 2025 Netflix 46 3,900,000 1:40 6,500,000 7 180 2026 Netflix 3 3,700,000 1:35 5,900,000 8 Roommates 2026 Netflix 3 3,600,000 1:47 6,500,000 9 Je m'appelle Agneta 2026 Netflix 1 3,500,000 1:54 6,700,000 10 Trust 2025 Republic 2 3,500,000 1:30 5,200,000

Apex kept the top spot on its second weekend, with a pretty great 40.2 million views. That takes its 10-day tally to 78.4 million.

The latest Skydance Animation title Swapped made its debut, but it mustered just 15.5 million views. At least it's better than the debut of Spellbound (8.5 million views), but that's not saying much. Let's see if Ray Gunn can finally turn things around for the division this year.

Thrash added 4.3 million views, for a 86.1 million views in lifetime total.

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