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Devil Wears Prada 2 Shatters Box Office Records
4 May
Summary
- The sequel opened with $77 million domestically.
- Its global debut reached an impressive $233.6 million.
- The film surpassed original projections by a wide margin.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 made a spectacular debut at the box office, grossing $77 million domestically on its opening weekend. This figure significantly exceeded the industry's projection of $73 million and marks a substantial increase from the original film's $27.5 million opening in 2006. The sequel immediately claimed the number one spot in the domestic box office rankings.
Internationally, The Devil Wears Prada 2 achieved an impressive $156.6 million in its opening weekend. Combined with the domestic earnings, the film's worldwide debut collection stands at a remarkable $233.6 million. This global performance has already accounted for approximately 72% of the first movie's total worldwide gross, positioning the sequel for significant success.
The film's release on May 1 has marked the biggest global opening of 2026 for Hollywood live-action movies, surpassing other major releases. For its lead actresses, it represents a career high, with Meryl Streep's film having its biggest global opening weekend ever, and Emily Blunt's film also setting new records.
