Mortal Kombat II box office

Warner Bros.' 'Mortal Kombat II' dominated the North American box office on its opening day, pulling in an impressive $17 million.

The R-rated martial arts sequel is currently locked in a competitive battle for the weekend's top spot against Disney's 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'.

Early audience reactions have been positive, with the film's brutal action sequences drawing praise from fans of the video game franchise.

Industry analysts expect the film to exceed initial projections as it heads into a lucrative Mother's Day weekend.