May 2026 Box Office Report: Devil Wears Prada 2, Mortal Kombat II, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Lead the Pack

The May 2026 Box Office Is Absolutely Stacked

May 2026 has become one of the most competitive months at the box office in recent memory, with The Devil Wears Prada 2, Mortal Kombat II, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie all going head-to-head for your weekend entertainment budget. Let's break down who's winning, who's struggling, and what's still coming.

The Winners — So Far

The Devil Wears Prada 2 continues its box office domination with over $233 million worldwide after just two weeks. The sequel's $77 million opening weekend was a surprise hit that proved fashion-forward filmmaking still has mass appeal. Meanwhile, Mortal Kombat II is performing strongly with Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, Hiroyuki Sanada returning as Scorpion, and Joe Taslim reprising his role as Sub-Zero. The film's brutal R-rated action has resonated with fans who felt the 2021 reboot didn't go far enough with the franchise's signature violence.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, following the massive success of the 2023 animated film, is proving that Nintendo properties still have enormous box office draw. The film has pulled in a strong second-weekend hold, suggesting family audiences are still showing up in droves.

What's Coming Next

The May slate isn't finished yet. The Michael biopic starring Jaafar Jackson — directed by Antoine Fuqua — is expected to pull strong numbers from both music fans and moviegoers. And looking further ahead, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey are looming as potential juggernauts that could dominate the summer.

For cinema lovers in 2026, the complaint isn't 'there's nothing good to watch' — it's 'how am I supposed to afford all these tickets?' The box office is alive, varied, and giving audiences exactly what they want. Grab your popcorn. (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ