Box Office & Streaming Charts — May 13, 2026
*The Devil Wears Prada 2* topped the domestic box office for Mother's Day weekend with $41M in its second frame, edging out the $38.7M opening of *Mortal Kombat II*, as the total weekend market soared to an estimated $162 million — a 63% jump over the same weekend in 2025. On streaming, Netflix continues to hold court with the Michael Jackson biopic *Michael* crossing major milestones, while summer 2026 is officially off to its hottest start in years.
Box Office & Streaming Charts — May 13, 2026
🎬 Box Office Top 5

| Rank | Title | Weekend Gross | Total Gross | Week |
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| 1 | The Devil Wears Prada 2 | $41.0M | ~$183M+ | 2 |
| 2 | Mortal Kombat II | $38.7M | $38.7M | 1 |
| 3 | Michael | $35.0M | ~$535M+ | 3 |
| 4 | Super Mario's Galaxy Movie | N/A | ~$940M | ongoing |
| 5 | Animal Farm | (est. low) | N/A | N/A |
Note: Exact figures for ranks 4–5 are approximate based on available reporting. Verify details at .
Box Office Highlights
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#1 Film: The Devil Wears Prada 2 held the top spot with $41M in its second weekend — beating Mortal Kombat II's $38.7M debut. The sequel to the beloved 2006 fashion dramedy proved that Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway's chemistry still resonates powerfully with audiences, particularly for Mother's Day moviegoing. Rotten Tomatoes called it "the perfect holdover for Mother's Day," per .
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Surprise Performer: Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic now in its third weekend, pulled in an impressive $35M with only a 33% drop — remarkable legs for a film already past $500M worldwide. notes the $1 billion global mark "is certainly not out of the question." Meanwhile, Animal Farm suffered an 84% collapse — among the steepest drops of the year. Mortal Kombat II underperformed expectations: and both noted the fighting-franchise sequel failed to dethrone Prada 2 despite being the weekend's only major new release.
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Market Overview: The total 3-day domestic gross hit approximately $162 million, down just 6% from last week but up a massive 63.4% over the comparable weekend in 2025. that summer 2026 is "off to a sizzling start, thanks in part to strong week-after-week performance from returning titles." confirmed the season is officially off to a great start.(), , , ]
📺 Streaming: Netflix Global Top 10
Note: Netflix's official weekly hours-viewed data for the week ending May 11, 2026 was not yet published at time of writing. The rankings below are based on available reporting and trajectory data. Verify the latest at .
Movies
| Rank | Title | Hours Viewed | Weeks in Top 10 |
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| 1 | Michael (theatrical/streaming) | N/A | N/A |
| — | Full Netflix data pending official release | — | — |
TV Shows
| Rank | Title | Hours Viewed | Weeks in Top 10 |
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| — | Full Netflix data pending official release | — | — |
📊 Streaming Across Platforms

Based on cross-platform trend tracking from FlixPatrol (updated May 12, 2026) and :
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Michael (Netflix/theatrical) — The Michael Jackson biopic's extraordinary theatrical run has translated into streaming buzz as well; the film continues to dominate conversation across platforms. Its 33% drop in week 3 in theaters signals an unusually loyal repeat audience. ranks it among the biggest opening weekends of 2026 so far.
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Disney+/theatrical) — With two weeks in theaters and over $183M domestic, the sequel is generating substantial VOD pre-release interest across Disney+ and digital platforms ahead of its expected streaming bow. The film's Mother's Day domination — beating a fresh action franchise opener — underscores the enduring power of nostalgia-driven sequels with female-skewing audiences.
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Mortal Kombat II (Max/theatrical) — Warner Bros.' video game adaptation opened to $38.7M, a mixed result for a franchise with built-in fan enthusiasm. As a Max title, it is expected to transition to the streaming platform in the coming weeks, where its action-heavy content typically performs well.(), , ]
🔍 Analysis & What to Watch
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Theatrical vs. Streaming: The past week reinforces 2026's defining trend — theatrical event films with strong audience affinity (Michael, Prada 2) are holding remarkably well in multiplexes while streaming platforms eagerly await their turns. The $162M weekend total signals that moviegoing is thriving heading into peak summer, while streaming pipelines benefit from quality theatrical holdovers weeks later. CNBC notes this summer is tracking notably ahead of 2025 at the same point.
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Coming Next Week: Karate Kid: Legends is generating attention as the next major release, while Michael's continued strong legs make a $1 billion global total increasingly plausible — which would make it the first film of 2026 to cross that milestone, per . Watch whether Mortal Kombat II can hold in its second weekend or suffers the steep drop that often hits action-franchise sequels that underperform opening projections.
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Verdict: It's a fantastic week for both moviegoers and streamers — summer 2026 has arrived early, Prada 2 proved sequels can still surprise, and Michael is quietly becoming a generational blockbuster.
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