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The Devil Wears Prada 2 Surpasses Original, Propelling Franchise Toward $700 Million Global Total
5/9/2026, 8:03:14 AM
Sequel Outpaces Original in Global Earnings
The sequel has amassed $324 million worldwide, including $101.8 million in its opening week in North America and $222.2 million from overseas markets. Analysts project it will soon exceed the original film’s $326.5 million lifetime gross.
Historical Box Office Context
The 2006 original earned $326.5 million globally, establishing a benchmark for the fashion-themed franchise. Its performance remained the series’ highest until the current release approached the same total.
Creative Team and Cast
Directed by David Frankel, the film reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. The ensemble anchors the sequel’s marketing.
Regional Box Office Breakdown
Overseas figures include Italy ($22.2 million), the United Kingdom ($21.6 million), Brazil ($16.6 million), Mexico ($15.9 million), Japan ($13.1 million), Australia ($12.9 million), Germany ($11.7 million), China ($11.6 million), France ($11 million), South Korea ($7 million), Spain ($6.4 million), and Argentina ($4.3 million).
North American Competition
In its second weekend, the film is tied with New Line’s *Mortal Kombat II* for the top North American spot, each earning roughly $42 million.
Significance for Franchise and International Markets
The combined earnings of the two titles are projected to surpass $700 million, marking a financial milestone. Italy’s strong showing, attributed to the movie’s Milan setting, highlights post-pandemic cinema recovery in Europe.
Official Statements & Industry Commentary
Deadline reports the sequel’s global total at approximately $324 million, emphasizing its rapid accumulation of revenue. Industry analysts note Italy’s unusually high performance for a Hollywood release, linking it to local interest in the film’s setting and audience resurgence.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Both sources provide identical earnings figures; however, the Tribune article lacks a reliability rating, while Deadline’s data is explicitly cited. No contradictory numbers appear in the excerpts.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Industry reports note that Italy’s performance is unusually strong for a Hollywood release, driven in part by the film’s Milan setting and renewed post-pandemic cinema recovery in the region.” — Tribune, Entertainment Section
- “1 in North America, each with around $42M apiece, a duel that will go down to Mothers Day.” — Deadline, Entertainment News
Upcoming Milestones
The franchise is expected to cross the $700 million threshold within days, while the box-office duel with *Mortal Kombat II* will shape weekend rankings through the Mother’s Day period. Continued international performance will determine the sequel’s final standing.
