20th Century Studios’ The Devil Wears Prada 2 made a dazzling return to theaters this weekend, delivering an exceptional opening around the world.
The eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 classic grossed an estimated $233.6 million worldwide in its opening weekend, including $77 million domestically and $156.6 million internationally, marking one of the strongest theatrical debuts of 2026.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 — which reunites the original main cast of Meryl Streep, future Disney Legend Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci with Director David Frankel — posted the second-highest Motion Picture Association (MPA) global opening of 2026 so far.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 has already generated 72% of the total box office earned by the original film, which finished its theatrical run at $326 million globally.
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A Stylish Start
The Devil Wears Prada 2 debuted at No. 1 at the domestic box office, delivering an opening weekend that was nearly 3 times larger than the original film’s opening. The film’s strong start reflects a love from fans of the original with enthusiasm from a new generation of moviegoers.
“It’s not meant to just be a love letter to the fans,” Aline Brosh McKenna, screenwriter/executive producer, said. “It had to be something, a story that we found meaty and something we could really talk about how the world has changed.”
“It’s not nostalgia,” Frankel added about the purpose of the film. “It’s curiosity.”
Internationally, the sequel delivered the second-highest MPA international opening of 2026 and represents the highest opening weekend ever for Meryl Streep across domestic, international, and global markets.
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In Vogue with Audiences
Audience reaction to The Devil Wears Prada 2 has also been highly positive.
The film earned an 87% Rotten Tomatoes Verified Moviegoers score, a 4.5 out of 5.0 PostTrak score, and an “A-” CinemaScore. These strong audience metrics suggest a solid runway for continued box office momentum in the weeks to come.
Anticipation for the sequel has also driven renewed interest in the original film.
According to Nielsen, streaming viewership for The Devil Wears Prada, which is streaming now on Disney+ and Hulu, surged 428% from March 2026 to April 2026, underscoring the franchise’s lasting cultural impact and cross-generational appeal.
