The Devil Wears Prada 2 Shatters Box Office Records on Opening Day!
A Record-Breaking Debut for The Devil Wears Prada 2
The much-anticipated sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, has made an impressive entrance at the box office, exceeding the original film's opening weekend figures on its very first day. This comedy-drama has shattered several records with its opening day earnings in North America, showcasing a more enthusiastic audience reception than its predecessor. Featuring the iconic Meryl Streep, the film has garnered an A- rating on CinemaScore, a notable improvement from the original's B rating.
When compared to other films centered around female leads, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is performing exceptionally well alongside popular titles like It Ends With Us, Miss Congeniality, and The Heat. Experts forecast that the sequel will soon surpass the original's total box office performance, fueled by the much-anticipated return of beloved characters. The film amassed an impressive $32.5 million on its opening day in North America, which includes $10 million from Thursday previews, significantly higher than the $9.4 million opening day gross of the 2006 original.
This sequel has achieved the fifth-largest opening day for a female-focused film since the COVID-19 pandemic began, outpacing It Ends With Us, which earned $24.2 million. Furthermore, it has recorded the third-largest Friday for a live-action film in 2026. The Devil Wears Prada 2 has also secured the third-biggest opening day ever for its studio, only behind the Avatar sequels.
For perspective, the original film earned $27.7 million over its entire three-day opening weekend. The sequel's opening day alone has already eclipsed this figure, marking a significant triumph at the box office. By the conclusion of its opening weekend, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is expected to surpass the $100 million mark globally, with an estimated total of $114.6 million worldwide.
In the domestic market, the film is projected to earn between $75 million and $85 million during its opening weekend, while global estimates suggest it could generate between $220 million and $250 million. Released on May 1, the film features a star-studded cast, including Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Emily Blunt, and its strong performance signals a triumphant return for this iconic franchise.