The long-awaited sequel to the 2006 fashion classic is already rewriting box office history in 2026. Hollywood's most stylish sequel has officially arrived — and it came dressed to impress.
The Devil Wears Prada 2, distributed by 20th Century Studios (Disney), stormed into cinemas on May 2, 2026, earning a massive $32.5 million on its opening day from 4,150 North American theaters, instantly claiming the No. 1 spot at the box office.
Box Office Projections
The fashion-forward sequel is now targeting a $75 million to $80 million domestic opening weekend, with some industry analysts projecting the film could climb as high as $90 million to $100 million — making it one of the biggest non-superhero openings in recent memory.
Internationally, the film is expected to pull in roughly $100 million, pushing the global opening weekend total to a jaw-dropping $175 million to $180 million.
Nearly 20 Years Later — The Whole Gang Is Back
The original The Devil Wears Prada debuted in June 2006, earning $27.5 million in its opening weekend. Now, its sequel is on track to surpass that lifetime run in just a few weeks.
Returning for Devil Wears Prada 2 are all the fan-favorite stars:
- Meryl Streep as the ice-cold editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly.
- Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs (now returning to Runway magazine as a features editor).
- Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci.
Original director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna also came back for the sequel, ensuring the film stays true to what made the first movie a cultural phenomenon. Even real-life fashion icon Anna Wintour has embraced the film this time, posing alongside Streep on the cover of Vogue magazine.
A Historic Summer Kickoff
This opening marks a major win for the summer 2026 box office season. The film's social media buzz is enormous, with over half a billion interactions across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X. The sequel holds 1,000 premium large-format screens, including all Dolby cinemas.
Overall, 2026 is already tracking 14% ahead of last year's pace — and The Devil Wears Prada 2 is fueling that fire in a big way.
Bottom Line
Twenty years after Miranda Priestly first told Andy to get her coffee, she's back — and the world can't get enough. The Devil Wears Prada 2 isn't just a sequel; it's a cultural event.
What do you think? * Will The Devil Wears Prada 2 become the biggest non-superhero film of 2026?
- Do you think Meryl Streep deserves another Oscar nomination for her return as Miranda Priestly?
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