The Devil Wears Prada 2 has defied expectations with its huge opening, which comprises a $77 million opening on the domestic front and a worldwide debut of $233 million (via Variety). The sequel now ranks as the second-biggest opening of the year so far globally (as of May 3, 2026), trailing only The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which launched with a $372 million global debut (via Deadline).
These are unprecedented numbers for a comedy, underscoring just how significant a cultural touchstone the original movie remains, with a lifetime gross of $326.5 million (via Box Office Mojo). While it may eventually slip down the rankings as other major releases approach theaters, its current momentum and strong critical reception suggest it has a solid shot at finishing among the year’s highest-grossing titles.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Sets the Tone For a Packed Summer
After an incredible Q1, which saw titles like Project Hail Mary and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie dominating the charts, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has kicked off the packed summer in style. Not only does it mark Meryl Streep’s biggest opening weekend to date, but it’s also a rare women-driven movie to launch the summer box office at this scale, a slot typically dominated by CBMs and male-led tentpoles.
This has effectively set the tone for what could be one of the biggest summer box-office-wise post-COVID. From animated heavyweights like Toy Story 5 and Minions 3 set to debut next month, which will be followed by the Moana remake, Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey, and Brand New Day, things are looking quite promising for the theatrical landscape.
As for The Devil Wears Prada sequel, considering the movie has registered scores similar to the first movie, which is a rarity when it comes to legacy sequels, it’s safe to say the movie will enjoy strong legs in the weeks ahead.
Has The Devil Wears Prada 2 Already Broken Even?
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathway, and Stanley Tucci in The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) | Image via 20th Century Studios
Coming back to its box office prospects, given that the movie was made on a reported budget of $100 million per Variety, going by the unspoken box office rule, the sequel would need to cross $250 million to break even.
On that front, the movie is just inches away from turning a profit for 20th Century Studios and Disney. With relatively light competition in the coming weeks, an approaching Mother’s Day boost, and a strong CinemaScore of A-, it’s well-positioned to maintain momentum.
Even a standard 3× multiplier would push its worldwide total close to $700 million, and with release timing, reception, and audience response all working in its favor, this is shaping up to be one of the summer’s biggest hits.
TitleThe Devil Wears Prada 2DirectorDavid FrankelCastMeryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley TucciIMDb rating (as of May 3, 2026)6.9/10Rotten Tomatoes (as of May 3, 2026)77% | 87%Box Office (as of May 3, 2026)$233 million
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