The new sequel posits Lucy Liu as the saviour of the universe, which is somehow the fruitiest thing in a movie that features Stanley Tucci sporting a jaunty pocket square.

Mortal Kombat II has fought its way to the top of the box office on its opening day in the US.

Meryl Streep, who reprises her role as ruthless fashion editor Miranda Priestly, reportedly earned $12.5 million for The Devil Wears Prada 2, according to Variety.