The Devil Wears Prada 2 has made a spectacular return to cinemas, generating an impressive $77 million during its opening weekend in North America. This marks one of the most significant box office launches of 2026 and notably exceeds the debut of the original film.
Released by 20th Century Studios across 4,150 theaters, the sequel has already amassed a robust $233.6 million globally, reflecting widespread international enthusiasm for this long-anticipated follow-up.
The film’s weekend earnings included $32.5 million on Friday, $25 million on Saturday, and $19.5 million on Sunday, comfortably outpacing the 2006 original’s $27.5 million opening weekend. With a production budget estimated at approximately $100 million, excluding marketing expenses, the sequel is projected to surpass the original’s domestic total of $124.7 million.
The return of a star-studded cast featuring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, alongside director David Frankel, has been instrumental in attracting audiences. The story revisits Miranda Priestly’s character as she navigates new obstacles within the evolving publishing industry.
Audience demographics reveal a strong female presence, accounting for 76% of viewers, with the largest age group being 25 to 34 years old.
Meanwhile, the Michael Jackson biopic Michael experienced a 44% decline in its second weekend, adding $54 million to bring its domestic total to $183.8 million, nearing the $200 million milestone. Additionally, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie surpassed $400 million domestically after five weeks, maintaining its status as the highest-grossing Hollywood release of the year so far.
Overall, weekend box office receipts reached $172.5 million, pushing the year-to-date total to $2.8 billion, which is approximately 14% ahead of the same period in 2025. The strong performance of The Devil Wears Prada 2 highlights the enduring popularity of sequels led by major stars and nostalgia-driven films.
