Box Office: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Makes $5.2 Million in Previews

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Fight! “Mortal Kombat II” is gearing up for a box office battle this weekend with last week’s champ, “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The Warner Bros. and New Line action movie has made $5.2 million in Thursday previews.

Based on the popular, violent video game franchise, “Mortal Kombat II” is expected to make $40 million to $45 million this weekend, though Warner Bros. is playing it safer with a $35 million prediction. It’ll be a close showdown with 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which is looking to make $38 million to $42 million in its second weekend after opening to $77 million. Some projections have both movies making around $50 million this weekend, thanks to positive word-of-mouth and high Mother’s Day turnout for “Devil Wears Prada 2.”

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