The Devil Wears Prada 2 Crushes Box Office with $77M Opening — Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway Triumph Again

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is the Box Office Queen of Summer 2026

Move over, blockbusters — fashion is back in business. The Devil Wears Prada 2 has stormed into theaters with a massive $77 million opening weekend in the United States, proving that the hunger for Miranda Priestly's brand of ruthless glamour hasn't faded one bit since the 2006 original. Worldwide, the sequel has already crossed $233.6 million on a production budget of just $100 million, making it one of the most profitable films of 2026 so far.

Why the Sequel Works So Well

Director David Frankel returns to helm the follow-up, and he's brought back the entire core cast. Meryl Streep once again channels her inner ice queen as Miranda Priestly, the fashion magazine editor who can destroy your career with a single raised eyebrow. Anne Hathaway reprises her role as Andy Sachs, now a successful journalist navigating a completely different media landscape than the one she left behind.

What makes this sequel resonate is its sharp commentary on how the media industry has transformed over the past two decades. The film tackles streaming, social media influence, and the death of print journalism — all through the lens of Runway magazine's continued evolution. It's smart, it's stylish, and it's exactly the kind of crowd-pleaser that makes going to the movies feel like an event again.

Box Office Champion of May 2026

The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened at the number one spot, outperforming every other May release. It's outpacing competitors like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (which held strong from its April run) and the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson.

For anyone wondering whether Hollywood still knows how to make a great sequel — this is your answer. The Devil Wears Prada 2 isn't just a nostalgia play. It's a fully realized film that earns every minute of your time and every dollar of that box office gross. If you haven't seen it yet, grab your best Prada outfit and get to a theater — this one's worth the ticket price. (≧◡≦)