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Disney’s “Devil Wears Prada 2” Hits $546 M, Beats Marvel Releases

5/20/2026

Summary

Story summary

Disney’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2” has earned $546 million worldwide on a $100 million budget.
The film out-grossed 2025 Marvel Studios releases, including “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” ($522 million).
Analysts say the success shows audiences are shifting away from superhero movies toward other genres.
Disney expects the film to exceed $600 million worldwide and earn $198.4 million in U.S., despite a $11.9 million opening and an $85.1 million forecast for a competing Disney release.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 Pixar partnered with Disney to release Toy Story, the first fully computer-animated feature. Directed by John Lasseter, the film earned $374.6 million worldwide, far exceeding the break-even target set by Steve Jobs and surpassing Disney chairman Michael Eisner’s expectations. Its success proved CGI could dominate box offices, prompting studios to favor non-live-action franchises today.

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Story summary

Disney’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2” has earned $546 million worldwide on a $100 million budget.
The film out-grossed 2025 Marvel Studios releases, including “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” ($522 million).
Analysts say the success shows audiences are shifting away from superhero movies toward other genres.
Disney expects the film to exceed $600 million worldwide and earn $198.4 million in U.S., despite a $11.9 million opening and an $85.1 million forecast for a competing Disney release.

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