The Devil Wears Prada 2: A Fashionable Box Office Triumph Outshining Marvel's Thunderbolts
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Dominates the Box Office
The much-anticipated sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, has firmly established itself in the third position of the domestic box office rankings, confirming its status as one of the summer's standout successes. Released on May 1, this film, starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, is expected to maintain its lead over the upcoming Marvel film, Thunderbolts, which is scheduled for release in 2025. This weekend, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is not only outpacing the MCU entry but is also on the brink of reaching a significant domestic milestone.
On its third Wednesday, The Devil Wears Prada 2 earned an impressive $1.8 million at the North American box office, showing a slight decline of 45.5%. This figure exceeds the earnings of both the original movie and Thunderbolts during their respective third Wednesdays. With this latest revenue, the film's domestic total has climbed to $182 million, bringing it closer to the coveted $200 million threshold.
In contrast, Thunderbolts, which had a production budget of $180 million, has faced challenges at the box office despite receiving positive ratings and reviews. The MCU film has managed to gather $190.3 million domestically throughout its run, falling short of expectations. Meanwhile, The Devil Wears Prada 2, produced on a more modest budget of $100 million, is now less than $10 million away from surpassing Thunderbolts in domestic earnings.
Globally, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has significantly outperformed Thunderbolts, with a worldwide total of $552.2 million compared to Thunderbolts' $382.4 million. The sequel has also achieved $370.3 million in international markets and is projected to reach $400 million by its fourth weekend, highlighting its strong global appeal.
Directed by David Frankel, The Devil Wears Prada 2 features Andy Sachs reuniting with Miranda Priestly as they navigate the changing dynamics of the publishing world. The film brings back beloved characters played by Hathaway, Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, while also introducing new faces to the franchise. As the box office competition heats up, audiences are eagerly anticipating more updates on this stylish sequel.