Box office powerhouse with $433.2 million global earnings
The Devil Wears Prada 2 continues its box office reign, crossing $400 million globally in its second weekend, with $433.2 million worldwide. Mortal Kombat II, despite a promising start with a $63 million global opening weekend, faces an uphill climb to profitability given its $80 million production cost. The Devil Wears Prada 2's success underscores its broad appeal, outperforming Mortal Kombat II in both domestic and international markets.
Meryl Streep critiques the 'Marvel-ized' storytelling in The Devil Wears Prada 2, advocating for complex characters over simple good vs. evil narratives.