May 02, 2026 10:31am IST
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Secures $50 Million Global Opening Day, Sets Pace for Strong Weekend Debut
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" has begun its global theatrical run on a strong note, combining preview numbers and opening day collections to build early momentum across key markets. The film has already grossed $50.5 million worldwide, positioning itself for a sizeable global debut weekend.
In the United States, the sequel collected $10 million from Thursday night previews, setting the stage for a $33 million Friday haul including those early shows as per Deadline. Based on current trends, the film is targeting a three day domestic opening in the range of $75 million to $80 million across 4,150 locations. The performance marks a solid return for the franchise, particularly with its appeal skewing toward female audiences and urban multiplex circuits.
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Led by Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, the film’s early numbers reflect steady turnout through preview screenings and opening day footfalls. The weekend trajectory now hinges on sustained audience engagement, particularly across group viewings and weekend traffic.
Globally, the film is tracking toward an opening weekend close to $180 million, driven by its early international performance and strong domestic start. The combined push from overseas markets and North America places the sequel among the more prominent early summer launches.
At the domestic box office, the film enters a competitive frame alongside "Michael", which continues to hold strong in its second weekend with projections of around $45 million, taking its cumulative total to approximately $174.8 million by Sunday. Together, both titles are expected to significantly boost the overall weekend revenue, pushing it well beyond the same frame last year, which stood at $144.2 million.
The broader marketplace also sees continued contributions from titles like "Super Mario Galaxy Movie", which is set to cross $400 million domestically, and "Project Hail Mary", which is nearing $318.7 million in cumulative earnings.
With a strong opening day base and a clear path toward a high global debut, "The Devil Wears Prada 2" has established early momentum, with its full weekend performance now in focus.
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