entertainment

May 4, 2026

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Dominates Box Office with US$233 Million Global Premiere

American actress Meryl Streep at the premiere of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' in London on April 22. Photo: EFE

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Dominates Box Office with US$233 Million Global Premiere

TL;DR

  • ‘El diablo viste de Prada 2’ grossed $233 million globally in its opening weekend.
  • The film ranked as the fourth-highest premiere of the year.
  • It outperformed 'Michael', which had led the box office for two weeks.
  • The sequel was the number one film in Italy, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Australia, China, Germany, Spain, and South Korea.
  • Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reprised their roles in the new installment.
  • The original 2006 film grossed $27.5 million on its debut.
  • The article mentions other films in the box office top five: 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie', 'Project Hail Mary', and 'Hokum'.
  • The success highlights the continued dominance of established franchises and nostalgic storytelling.