Devil Wears Prada 2 Holds Top Spot

Fashion held the line at the domestic box office as The Devil Wears Prada 2 stayed No. 1 with $43 million, fending off a wave of new releases led by Mortal Kombat II.

The result matters because it shows real staying power for Disney’s sequel. Reports indicate the film added its latest haul from roughly 4,200 locations, keeping control of the market even as fresh competition tried to break its momentum. In a crowded weekend, that kind of hold suggests audiences still see the film as an event rather than a one-week curiosity.

The weekend’s clearest message: an established sequel with broad appeal can still outmuscle a major new arrival.

Mortal Kombat II did not stumble. It launched with $40 million, close enough to first place to signal strong interest in the video game adaptation, but not enough to knock off the leader. That gap, while narrow, gives The Devil Wears Prada 2 the stronger headline and reinforces how much value studios place on repeat business after opening weekend.

Key Facts

  • The Devil Wears Prada 2 remained No. 1 domestically with $43 million.
  • Mortal Kombat II opened with $40 million.
  • Reports indicate three major new releases entered the market this weekend.
  • Disney’s sequel played in about 4,200 locations, according to the source summary.

The matchup also underlines a familiar box office truth: different audience lanes can thrive at the same time, but only one film gets to define the weekend. One title drew moviegoers with brand recognition and fashion-world nostalgia; the other leaned on franchise action and gaming appeal. Sources suggest both films brought meaningful traffic to theaters, even if only one left with the crown.

What comes next will reveal whether this was a one-week showdown or the start of a longer race. The next round of grosses will show whether The Devil Wears Prada 2 can keep converting attention into sustained ticket sales and whether Mortal Kombat II can build from its opening base. For studios and theater owners alike, that balance matters: a healthy market needs not just big debuts, but films that keep audiences coming back.