Mortal Kombat II eyes $65m-$80m worldwide opening as previews begin
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Updated · Deadline · May 6
Mortal Kombat II eyes $65m-$80m worldwide opening as previews begin
3 articles · Updated · Deadline · May 6
Warner has cut its domestic expectation to $35m, though industry tracking is near $49m, with Thursday previews from 3pm in 3,400 US and Canada cinemas.
About $30m is expected internationally from 78 territories and 40,000 screens, while stronger reviews than 2021's film could help a pure theatrical release outperform its predecessor.
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