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Warner's Mortal Kombat II Targets $40M Opening, Faces Prada 2 Competition

5/9/2026

Summary

Warner Bros. targets $160 M

Warner Bros. released Mortal Kombat II, which earned $5.2 million from Thursday previews on April 29 and early IMAX screenings.
Trackers project a $40-$45 million domestic opening and a $70-$80 million global start, while the $80 million-budget sequel must reach about $160 million worldwide to break even.
The film will face competition from The Devil Wears Prada 2, projected to open at $38-$42 million and already up $101.7 million this week.

Summary

Mortal Kombat Sequel

The sequel ends with a nostalgic “Techno Syndrome” credit sequence, while Damon Herriman and Angus Sampson voice Kabal and Goro.
Producer Todd Garner mocked negative reviews on X, calling critics “unqualified” and “baffling” for ignoring the game’s canon.
Writer Jeremy Slater will return for Mortal Kombat III, while Director Simon McQuoid said the film focuses on tournament and adds Kitana, Jade, Shao Kahn and Noob Saibot and Todd Garner hinted at spin-offs it succeeds.

History

Historical Context

The original Mortal Kombat film, released August 18 1995 by New Line Cinema after Lawrence Kasanoff secured the rights, earned $122 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, proving video-game movies could be profitable. Its success spurred sequels and a 2021 reboot, leading Warner Bros. to greenlight Mortal Kombat II for 2024, aiming for a strong domestic opening and solid global returns.

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Warner Bros. targets $160 M

Warner Bros. released Mortal Kombat II, which earned $5.2 million from Thursday previews on April 29 and early IMAX screenings.
Trackers project a $40-$45 million domestic opening and a $70-$80 million global start, while the $80 million-budget sequel must reach about $160 million worldwide to break even.
The film will face competition from The Devil Wears Prada 2, projected to open at $38-$42 million and already up $101.7 million this week.

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