Karl Urban starrer Mortal Kombat II is finally hitting the massive screens tomorrow after generating an enormous online buzz and record-breaking trailer views. The R-rated motion sequel is predicted to deliver a powerful opening weekend on the box office, especially with its exclusive big screen release strategy and Urban’s addition as fan-favorite Johnny Cage. Keep scrolling for the deets.
It’s the sequel to 2021’s Mortal Kombat, which was released in April 2021 through the pandemic when Warner Bros was concurrently releasing movies in theaters and on HBO Max. Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman (in a unique role), Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada returned from the previous movie. The sequel received 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, higher than the 55% rating of the 2021 release.
How much is Mortal Kombat II expected to earn on the box office?
Based on Deadline‘s latest report, Mortal Kombat II is predicted to deliver strong box-office ends in North America and worldwide. Early estimates pegged the film at around $50 million domestically, but newer estimates suggest the Karl Urban starrer could open closer to $40 million. But Warner Bros is reportedly keeping their expectations low at around $35 million, although some industry trackers are still predicting numbers near $49 million.
The projections suggest Mortal Kombat II will earn around $65 million in its opening weekend, including about $30 million from overseas markets. Nonetheless, the worldwide opening could rise to $80 million if the domestic weekend is stronger. It’s releasing in 78 international markets and around 40,000 screens worldwide.
More about Mortal Kombat II
The sequel is getting an exclusive theatrical release, just like Dune 2 and Godzilla x Kong, which is predicted to assist boost its box office collections. The movie was originally scheduled to release on October 24, but Warner Bros shifted it to its current date after seeing strong business potential just like Final Destination: Bloodlines.
Directed by Simon McQuoid, the film follows the fighters as they prepare for a brutal battle against Shao Kahn, whose growing power threatens the survival of Earthrealm. Mortal Kombat II‘s preview screenings are being held today, and it’ll be released in around 3,400 theaters across North America, including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, PLF screens, motion-seat theaters, dine-ins, and drive-ins on May 8.
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