Disney has become the first studio to cross $2 billion at the worldwide box office this year, powered by the unstoppable momentum of "The Devil Wears Prada 2." The fashion-focused sequel earned $118.8 million globally in its second weekend, comprising $43 million domestically and $75.8 million internationally across 51 territories. The film now sits at $433.2 million worldwide, with $144.8 million from North America and $288.4 million from overseas markets.
The sequel's performance reflects the enduring appeal of Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly character and the original 2006 film's cultural footprint. Despite standard second-weekend declines of 44 percent domestically and 46 percent internationally, the film maintains exceptional holding power for a comedy-drama hybrid in today's market. Disney's portfolio strength extends across multiple genres and franchises, enabling the studio to vault past competitors mid-year.
"Mortal Kombat II" delivered a respectable $63 million opening weekend, demonstrating continued audience appetite for video game adaptations despite the genre's mixed theatrical track record. The action sequel's entry suggests the property retains franchise legs following the 2021 film's $83 million domestic total.
The broader box office landscape shows studios leaning heavily on established IP and sequels. Disney's dominance reflects a calculated strategy of leveraging beloved franchises and star power. Streep's return legitimized what could have been a cynical cash-grab, transforming it into genuine event cinema for adult audiences.
Competition intensifies as summer approaches, but Disney's early $2 billion milestone underscores the studio's market control. The studio benefits from distribution muscle at 20th Century Studios and a deep bench of Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Pixar properties. "Devil