The Devil Wears Prada 2 has done something that few sequels ever manage, it has outperformed the original film in just two weekends. The fashion sequel, released by Disney and 20th Century Studios on May 1, 2026, has now collected $433 million worldwide. That total already surpasses the entire $326 million lifetime run of the 2006 original. The film is not slowing down either, with industry projections now placing its final global haul above $700 million. Meanwhile, the Michael Jackson biopic Michael continues to break records of its own, becoming the highest-grossing music biopic in North American history. Here is a full, data-driven report on the weekend box office numbers and what they mean for Hollywood.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Stays at Number One With $43 Million Second Weekend
In its second weekend, The Devil Wears Prada 2 added $43 million from 4,200 North American theaters. That represents only a 44 percent drop from its opening weekend, an excellent hold for a comedy sequel. The film has now earned $144.8 million domestically. Internationally, it added $288.4 million across 51 territories, bringing its global total to $433 million after just 10 days of release. The film has already crossed its break-even point, which industry experts set at roughly $250 million based on its $100 million production budget.
The sequel held off three major new releases to keep the top spot. Warner Bros.’ Mortal Kombat II opened in second place with $40 million. Lionsgate’s Michael took third with $36.5 million. Amazon MGM’s Sheep Detectives opened fourth with $15.9 million, and Paramount’s Billie Eilish concert film rounded out the top five with $7.5 million.
Mortal Kombat II Opens to $40 Million Domestically, $63 Million Globally
Warner Bros. launched Mortal Kombat II in 3,503 North American theaters. The martial arts sequel earned $40 million domestically and $23 million internationally for a $63 million global debut. That is a significant improvement over the first film, which opened to just $23 million domestically in 2021 — though that earlier release landed simultaneously on HBO Max during the pandemic. The sequel was produced for $80 million, up from the first film’s $55 million budget. Critics gave the film a 65 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences gave it a B grade on CinemaScore. A third film is already in development.
Michael Becomes Top Grossing Music Biopic in North America
The Michael Jackson biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua, added $36.5 million in its third weekend — only a 33 percent drop from the previous weekend, which is a very strong hold. The film has now earned $240.4 million domestically. That total surpasses Bohemian Rhapsody‘s $216 million domestic run, making Michael the highest-grossing music biopic of all time in North America. Globally, Michael has collected $577 million. It is still behind Bohemian Rhapsody‘s $911 million worldwide total, but it is closing the gap quickly. The film is now projected to finish above $700 million globally.
Sheep Detectives Opens Softly but Holds Promise for Family Audiences
Amazon MGM’s family film Sheep Detectives opened to $15.9 million from 3,574 theaters, with an additional $12.1 million internationally for a $28 million global weekend. It cost $75 million to produce, so it has a long way to go before becoming profitable. However, the film earned strong reviews with a 93 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and an A- grade on CinemaScore. With no major family competition until Toy Story 5 on June 19, the film has room to grow through word of mouth. Hugh Jackman stars in the live-action and CGI hybrid, which follows a shepherd who goes missing and his sheep who set out to solve the crime.
Billie Eilish Concert Film Opens Below Expectations
Paramount and Interscope Records released Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft — The Tour Live in 3D on 2,613 screens. The concert film opened to $7.5 million domestically and $12.6 million internationally for a $20 million global debut — slightly below industry projections. The film cost $20 million to produce and was co-directed by James Cameron and Eilish herself. Audiences loved it, giving it a 93 percent Rotten Tomatoes score and an A grade on CinemaScore. The film’s 3D presentation and sound design have been widely praised as a compelling argument for the theatrical experience.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nears $1 Billion Worldwide
In its sixth weekend, Universal and Illumination’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie added $6.6 million domestically. The film has now earned $941 million worldwide and is expected to cross $1 billion in the coming weeks. It has already become the highest-grossing film of 2026, though both The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Michael are chasing that title.
Project Hail Mary Continues Its Slow Burn
Amazon MGM’s sci-fi adaptation Project Hail Mary added $6 million in its eighth weekend. The film has now earned $655.8 million worldwide, making it the third highest-grossing film of 2026 behind Mario and Pegasus 3. The film has shown remarkable staying power, dropping 30 percent or less in most weeks. It is a rare example of a non-franchise original film succeeding in the current box office environment.
The Bigger Picture: Summer 2026 Is Already Beating Last Year
The overall box office is trending 16 percent ahead of 2025. This past weekend was up 88 percent compared to the same weekend last year. Comscore analyst Paul Dergarabedian noted that The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Michael continue their impressive trajectories, but the long-term playability awards must go to Mario and Project Hail Mary. As the old saying goes, a rising tide raises all ships — and that has been the secret sauce for the year thus far.
Disney has become the first studio in 2026 to cross $2 billion worldwide, thanks in large part to The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is now projected to finish above $700 million globally. That would make it one of the biggest comedies of the past decade.
Final Numbers: The Weekend Top 10 Domestic Box Office
Estimated domestic top five for the weekend of May 8–10, 2026:
| Rank | Film | Weekend Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Devil Wears Prada 2 | $43 million |
| 2 | Mortal Kombat II | $40 million |
| 3 | Michael | $36.5 million |
| 4 | Sheep Detectives | $15.9 million |
| 5 | Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft | $7.5 million |
The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Michael are both still playing in theaters nationwide and are expected to remain in the top five through the end of May.
Courtesy: Variety
