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Devil Wears Prada 2 Opens $77M, Women Lead, Near Original

5/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Devil Wears Prada 2 topped the North American box office with a $77 million opening weekend and earned $233.6 million worldwide, including $156.6 million internationally, on May 3, 2026.
Women made up about 76% of ticket buyers and 74% said they would definitely recommend the movie (PostTrak).
Having earned $233.6 million, the sequel has captured 72% of the original’s $326 million lifetime gross, putting it on pace to surpass the first film.

History

Historical Context

In 2017 Warner Bros.’ Wonder Woman, directed by Patty Jenkins, earned $824 million worldwide and became the highest-grossing film by a solo female director. Its success helped prove the market for female-led blockbusters, a pattern studios echoed when The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened in May 2026 with strong box-office returns and a predominantly female audience.

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Story summary

The Devil Wears Prada 2 topped the North American box office with a $77 million opening weekend and earned $233.6 million worldwide, including $156.6 million internationally, on May 3, 2026.
Women made up about 76% of ticket buyers and 74% said they would definitely recommend the movie (PostTrak).
Having earned $233.6 million, the sequel has captured 72% of the original’s $326 million lifetime gross, putting it on pace to surpass the first film.

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