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Devil Wears Prada 2 Hits $676M, Franchise Tops $1B

6/17/2026

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Devil Wears Prada 2 Billion

Devil Wears Prada 2 earned $676 million worldwide, pushing the franchise past $1 billion.
The film opened on May 1, 2026, earning $77 million in North America and $233 million worldwide.
Domestic revenue rose to $217.9 million, overtaking the original’s $124.7 million total within nine days.
Internationally the sequel added $458.1 million, led by $45.8 million in the United Kingdom and $37.3 million in Italy.
Disney spent $100 million on production and $80 million on marketing, positioning the sequel for profit.

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Prada 2 Critiques

Critics say The Devil Wears Prada 2 uses its sequel to question the fading influence of traditional print media.
Director David Frankel keeps the original’s 2000s visual vibe and adds a story about modern industry pressures.
Industry analysts warn that Hollywood’s belief any hit film guarantees a hit sequel is increasingly mistaken.
Recent failures such as Mean Girls (2024) and the pre-release boycott of HBO Max’s Harry Potter series show weak continuations can damage original reputations.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 Pixar and Disney turned a planned direct-to-video sequel into the theatrical release Toy Story 2, debuting on November 24. Backed by John Lasseter’s direction and the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, the film earned $497 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, becoming the third-highest-grossing movie of the year and cementing the studio’s sequel-driven model.

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Devil Wears Prada 2 Billion

Devil Wears Prada 2 earned $676 million worldwide, pushing the franchise past $1 billion.
The film opened on May 1, 2026, earning $77 million in North America and $233 million worldwide.
Domestic revenue rose to $217.9 million, overtaking the original’s $124.7 million total within nine days.
Internationally the sequel added $458.1 million, led by $45.8 million in the United Kingdom and $37.3 million in Italy.
Disney spent $100 million on production and $80 million on marketing, positioning the sequel for profit.

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