The Devil Wears Prada 2 Surpasses $400 Million at Global Box Office

The sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is making headlines as it surpasses $400 million in global box office earnings within just nine days. With the original cast returning, including Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, the film is projected to reach between $650 million and $750 million by the end of its run. The success has also led to significant bonuses for the lead actresses, highlighting the film's unexpected popularity both domestically and internationally. Discover more about the film's journey and its impressive box office performance.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 10, 2026, 23:03 IST

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Achieves Major Box Office Milestone

The sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is making waves at the international box office. Just this week, it exceeded the total global earnings of the original 2006 film, directed by David Frankel, in a mere nine days. Currently, the film has grossed over $433 million worldwide and is projected to reach between $650 million and $750 million by the end of its theatrical run. The original cast, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, have all returned to reprise their beloved roles as Miranda Priestly, Andy Sachs, Emily Charlston, and Nigel Kipling.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Surpasses $400 Million

As reported by Variety, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has amassed over $433 million globally within just two weekends. The film, produced by Disney, added $75 million and $43 million from the US market to its total earnings. In North America alone, it has already generated $144 million and continues to grow. What has caught the attention of box office analysts is its remarkable international success, with $288 million earned from 51 different territories.

The international earnings breakdown reveals $28 million from the UK, another $28 million from Italy—where parts of the film were filmed—$22 million from Brazil, and $20 million from Mexico. The original film concluded its run with $326 million. Experts anticipate that the sequel will ultimately gross between $650 million and $750 million before leaving theaters later this year. Disney has also made history as the first Hollywood studio to surpass $2 billion in global ticket sales in 2026.

Cast Salaries for The Devil Wears Prada 2

The lead actresses in the sequel are set to receive substantial bonuses due to the film's unexpected box office success. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt each earned $12.5 million as part of a 'favoured nations' agreement, which could rise to $20 million after bonuses once the film's run concludes. Streep emphasized during negotiations that she and her co-stars should receive equal pay.

The production cost for The Devil Wears Prada 2 was $100 million, primarily allocated to cast salaries. It took two decades for the cast and crew to reunite for this sequel, as they were committed to finding the right story. Director Frankel and writer Brosh McKenna were uncertain if Oscar-winning actress Streep would agree to return, given her limited participation in sequels.