The Devil Wears Prada 2 Just Hit a Massive Box Office Milestone — And It's Only the 4th Film of 2026 to Do It

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Has Crossed a Major Box Office Threshold

The Devil Wears Prada 2 has officially crossed a major global box office milestone, becoming only the fourth Hollywood film of 2026 to achieve this feat. The long-awaited sequel, starring Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs and Meryl Streep reprising her iconic role as Miranda Priestly, has proven that some franchises only get stronger with age.

A Fashion Sequel That Actually Works

When The Devil Wears Prada first hit theaters in 2006, it became a cultural phenomenon. The original film grossed over $326 million worldwide and cemented both Hathaway and Streep in Hollywood history. Fast forward 20 years, and director David Frankel has somehow managed to craft a sequel that feels both nostalgic and fresh. The story picks up with Andy now running her own fashion publication, going head-to-head with a younger Miranda in a plot that mirrors the evolving fashion industry itself.

The film also introduces new characters played by Emily Blunt, returning as Emily Charlton, and Timothée Chalamet in a mysterious new role that's been kept under wraps. Critics have praised the ensemble chemistry, with Rotten Tomatoes showing a solid 82% fresh rating from critics and 91% from audiences.

What This Milestone Means for 2026 Hollywood

Joining the exclusive club of 2026 films to hit this box office mark alongside heavy hitters like The Furious, Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling, and Obsession, The Devil Wears Prada 2 proves that legacy sequels can still deliver when done right. The film's success is particularly impressive given the crowded summer schedule, which includes competition from Toy Story 5 and Disclosure Day.

Industry analysts point to the built-in fanbase from the original, combined with strong word-of-mouth, as the key drivers. Social media has been flooded with quotes from Miranda Priestly ("That's all"), creating a viral marketing engine that money simply can't buy.

Is a Third Film Inevitable?

With box office numbers this strong and Anne Hathaway already hinting that she'd love to return, don't be surprised if The Devil Wears Prada 3 starts development sooner than expected. For now, audiences should catch this fashion-forward sequel while it's still dominating theaters.