The Devil Wears Prada 2 just made back 230% of its $100M budget in just 48 hours and grossed $233.6M worldwide during its opening weekend. This is absolutely massive.
230% of the budget back in 48 hours. That is not just success. That is a cultural phenomenon. A film that audiences showed up for in unprecedented numbers because they genuinely wanted to experience Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly one more time.
The second biggest opening of 2026 so far signals that The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a genuine event. A film that transcended typical sequel expectations and proved that legacy sequels can work when they deliver on quality and when they honor what made the original special.
$233.6M worldwide in one weekend. That number is going to keep climbing. Word of mouth is strong. Critics praised it. Audiences are showing up because this sequel actually earned their investment rather than trading on nostalgia alone.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is not just a box office success. It is a statement about what happens when studios trust filmmakers and when legacy sequels are treated as genuine artistic endeavors rather than cash grabs.
