Box Office & Streaming Charts — May 11, 2026
*The Devil Wears Prada 2* retained the #1 spot at the domestic box office in its second weekend with $41M, narrowly defeating newcomer *Mortal Kombat II* ($38.7M) during a Mother's Day showdown that pushed the total weekend gross to $162M — up 63.4% vs. the same weekend in 2025. Meanwhile, the Michael Jackson biopic *Michael* is poised to cross $500M globally in its third weekend, and on streaming, Netflix continues to dominate attention heading into summer.
Box Office & Streaming Charts — May 11, 2026
🎬 Box Office Top 5
Mother's Day weekend: The Devil Wears Prada 2 vs. Mortal Kombat II.
| Rank | Title | Weekend Gross | Total Gross | Week |
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| 1 | The Devil Wears Prada 2 | $41M | ~$153M+ | 2 |
| 2 | Mortal Kombat II | $38.7M | $38.7M | 1 |
| 3 | Michael | ~$25M (est.) | ~$480M+ | 3 |
| 4 | Project Hail Mary | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Note: Full chart data from The Numbers is published as of May 8, 2026. Ranked estimates for weeks 3–5 are based on available reporting; verify final figures at the-numbers.com.
Box Office Highlights
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#1 Film — The Devil Wears Prada 2: The long-awaited sequel proved that millennial nostalgia still moves tickets — $77M in its debut weekend followed by $41M in its second frame, dominating Mother's Day and defying an aggressive challenger. According to Fortune, the film "broke the box office" but the outlet questions whether it may be "the last great victory for Hollywood's IP machine," noting that it succeeded because conditions were uniquely right — a beloved franchise, returning stars, and a holiday weekend. Critics note there's little else on the 2026 calendar that checks all those boxes.
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Surprise Performer — Mortal Kombat II: The arcade fighting game franchise returned five years after the first film with a $38.7M opening — a solid debut, but it couldn't unseat Meryl Streep. The film's opening trailed Devil Wears Prada 2's sophomore hold, a rare reversal where a returning title tops a brand-new opening on Mother's Day. Analyst sentiment is cautiously optimistic for the sequel's legs into the weekend.
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Market Overview: The total domestic 3-day weekend gross hit $162,080,295, down 6% from last week but a striking +63.4% compared to the equivalent weekend in 2025 (Weekend 19). Summer 2026 is officially off to a strong start, with Screen Rant noting the season is "performing well, thanks to two notable films." Michael is separately on track to surpass $500M globally in its third weekend — a milestone cementing it among 2026's top Hollywood earners.
Summer 2026 is off to a strong start at the box office.
📺 Streaming: Netflix Global Top 10
Netflix's official weekly hours-viewed data is published at tudum.netflix.com. Specific rankings for the week of May 4–11 were not confirmed in research results at time of publication — verify the latest at flixpatrol.com or netflix.com/tudum.
Movies
| Rank | Title | Hours Viewed | Weeks in Top 10 |
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| — | Data pending Netflix weekly release | — | — |
TV Shows
| Rank | Title | Hours Viewed | Weeks in Top 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Data pending Netflix weekly release | — | — |
📊 Streaming Across Platforms
Based on aggregator data from FlixPatrol (updated through May 10, 2026) and Hollywood Reporter Charts:
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Streaming TBD) — The theatrical phenomenon is already dominating conversation ahead of its eventual streaming release. Its $77M opening and enduring Mother's Day hold are generating enormous pre-release buzz. Hollywood Reporter tracking shows its theatrical presence is crowding out streaming attention for competing titles.
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Michael (Netflix, anticipated) — The Michael Jackson biopic crossed roughly $480M+ globally through the weekend of May 9–11, per Forbes projections. At this pace, it is expected to follow a major studio windowing agreement onto a top-tier streamer in the coming months, making it one of the most anticipated streaming arrivals of 2026.
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Mortal Kombat II (Warner Bros./Max) — As a WB production, Mortal Kombat II is expected to head to Max (HBO Max) after its theatrical run. The $38.7M opening signals committed fan interest, and JustWatch trending data typically shows gaming IP titles climbing on streaming charts quickly once they depart theaters.
🔍 Analysis & What to Watch
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Theatrical vs. Streaming: This weekend crystallizes the tension at the heart of 2026 Hollywood: the theatrical experience isn't dead, but it requires exactly the right conditions — premium IP, nostalgia, a holiday weekend, and a star-driven cast. The Devil Wears Prada 2 had all four. Meanwhile, streaming platforms are holding steady on originals while theatrical titles wait in the pipeline; the biggest streaming arrivals this year will likely be the theatrical hits of early 2026 landing on platforms over summer and fall.
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Coming Next Week: The box office spotlight shifts as Mortal Kombat II fights for its second-weekend hold against a potentially strong slate. All eyes are also on whether Michael can sustain momentum past the $500M global mark — a threshold that would land it among the top-3 Hollywood grossers of 2026. On streaming, Netflix and competitor platforms are expected to release fresh data on their May Top 10 charts in the coming days.
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Verdict: It's a genuinely exciting week for moviegoers and streamers alike — the box office summer is starting strong with over $162M on the board, and nostalgic IP is proving it still has legs when executed right.
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