The Devil Wears Prada 2, starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, has made a strong start at the global box office, crossing the $200 million mark in its opening weekend. According to reports, the sequel has already recovered its production budget within a day of release, marking a quick turnaround for the film.
Strong global opening and early profits
The film, a sequel to the 2006 hit The Devil Wears Prada, reportedly opened to a total global collection of around $233 million in its first weekend. It includes $77 million from North America and $156.6 million from international markets, giving it a powerful worldwide debut.
Reports also suggest that the film, made on a budget of about $100 million, turned profitable within 24 hours of release due to its strong opening numbers.
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Return of iconic cast and strong audience pull
The sequel brings back original stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, reprising their popular roles from the first film. The reunion of the core cast has been one of the major talking points around the release, drawing significant audience interest across markets.
The film’s performance has also been supported by strong audience turnout, with reports highlighting that women made up a major share of the opening weekend viewership.
Story continuation and box office momentum
The sequel continues the story from the original film, revisiting the world of Runway magazine and its central characters. Early box office trends show steady growth across regions, with the film maintaining strong occupancy in multiple markets, including India.
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Industry response and global rankings
With its opening weekend performance, the film has already become one of the highest-grossing releases of 2026 so far. It has also surpassed several recent releases at the box office, strengthening its position in the ongoing global film race.
While final numbers are still being updated, early reports indicate that the film’s momentum remains strong across international territories, driven by nostalgia, star power, and franchise appeal.
