When David Frankel’s comedy-drama The Devil Wears Prada hit theaters in 2006, it received positive reviews from both critics and audiences. The film, starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt, holds a 75% critics’ score and a 76% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Meryl Streep’s portrayal of the ruthless editor also earned her a Golden Globe Award.
Beyond critical acclaim, the film was a box-office success and eventually became the 12th-highest-grossing film worldwide in 2006, according to Box Office Mojo’s yearly chart. It finished ahead of titles like Martin Scorsese’s The Departed and Will Smith’s The Pursuit of Happyness.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 – Projected Opening
Fans of the original are eagerly awaiting its sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is slated for a theatrical release on May 1, 2026. According to early industry estimates, the film is projected to earn around a solid $55 million in its opening weekend. Here’s a look at how much the sequel would need to earn in North America and worldwide to surpass the original’s box office performance.
Let’s first take a look at how the first film performed at the domestic and global box office, according to data from Box Office Mojo:
The Devil Wears Prada – Box Office Summary
- North America: $124.7 million
- International: $201.8 million
- Worldwide: $326.5 million
What The Numbers Indicate
Based on these figures, the sequel would need to earn over $124.7 million domestically to surpass the original’s North American total. At the global box office, The Devil Wears Prada 2 would need to cross over $326.5 million to outperform its predecessor worldwide.
The first film opened to $27.5 million in 2006. With the sequel currently tracking for an opening weekend of around $55 million, it appears well-positioned for a strong theatrical run. If it meets these projections and maintains steady weekday and weekend drops, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has a realistic chance of surpassing the original’s global total. However, its box office trajectory will become clearer after its theatrical release on May 1.
What’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 All About
Directed by David Frankel, the sequel is expected to explore Runway Magazine’s struggle to stay relevant in a digital-centric, algorithm-driven media landscape. In this changing environment, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) and Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) must navigate new challenges, including dealing with a former assistant-turned-rival, Emily (Emily Blunt), and attempt to keep the magazine afloat.
The film also features Stanley Tucci, Justin Theroux, and Kenneth Branagh in key supporting roles.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 – Official Trailer
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