😈 The Devil Wears Prada 2 Tops the Global Box Office

This figure is nearly triple the $27.5 million opening of the 2006 original.

On the international stage, the film earned an additional $156.6 million, bringing its total global weekend haul to an impressive $233.6 million. This marks the second-largest global debut of 2026, trailing only The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

The film’s production budget was approximately $100 million (excluding marketing). In a recent interview, director David Frankel admitted that the bulk of the budget was allocated to the salaries of the high-profile cast. The gamble on the return of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci has paid off handsomely: the sequel is on track to surpass the original’s lifetime earnings in just a few weeks.

Despite mixed reviews from critics, audiences embraced the film, awarding it a high “A-“ grade according to CinemaScore polls.

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While The Devil Wears Prada 2 claimed the top spot, other chart contenders also posted solid results:

• Michael: The Michael Jackson biopic held onto second place with $54 million in its second weekend. Over 12 days of release, the film has already amassed $423 million worldwide.
• The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: The animated hit added $12.1 million in its fourth week. Its total global earnings are now nearing the $900 million milestone.
• Project Hail Mary: The sci-fi epic starring Ryan Gosling earned $8.5 million in its seventh week, bringing its worldwide box office to $638.4 million.
• Hokum: Neon’s indie thriller rounded out the top five with $6.4 million. The story of a writer encountering evil in an Irish manor received a “B” from audiences—a strong grade for the horror genre.
• Animal Farm: The animated adaptation of Orwell’s classic debuted in sixth place with $3.3 million amidst scathing reviews and a low “C-“ audience score.