The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened to $76.75M domestic. The Meryl Streep-led sequel more than doubled the 2006 original’s entire domestic lifetime inside four days.
Legacy sequels are supposed to feel safe. This one feels sharp and necessary.
Opening Weekend Snapshot
Domestic$76.75M
Worldwide$233M+
Budget~$100M
Audience ScoreA- CinemaScore
Lady Gaga’s addition gave the fashion satire real bite. The script finally lets Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci breathe. The film understands 2026 fashion culture — digital chaos, influencer burnout, and power dynamics — without preaching.
Critics called it safe. Audiences called it funny. The $76.75M domestic bow proves that comedies with A-list ensembles and sharp writing can still open big in 2026.
The bigger picture: In a summer full of noise, a stylish, well-made comedy that actually delivers feels like a breath of fresh air.