The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened to $77M domestic. The sequel more than doubled the 2006 original’s entire domestic lifetime of $124.7M inside four days. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci and Lady Gaga delivered $156.6M internationally for a $233.6M worldwide launch.
The film launched May 1, 2026. Thursday previews built solid walk-up momentum. Domestic per-location averages stayed strong while international territories responded to the reunited cast.
Legacy Sequel Done Right
The $77M domestic opening ranks among the strongest non-franchise comedy bows in years. Lady Gaga’s addition and high audience scores pulled families and younger viewers into theaters. Overseas strength proves the brand travels far beyond nostalgia.
The original needed years to reach $326.5M worldwide. This sequel erased that benchmark in one weekend. Early holds point to steady summer playtime.
Female-led stories with A-list casts still command the marketplace in 2026.
India Snapshot
India added ₹13.35Cr net across four days. Day 1 alone delivered ₹3.8Cr net plus previews — the biggest Hollywood opener of 2026 so far in the market. Urban multiplex audiences turned out consistently.
Verdict: BLOCKBUSTER OPENING
The Devil Wears Prada 2 posted a blockbuster opening weekend on a ~$100M budget. It recovered more than 2x its cost worldwide in four days. The verdict is decisive — this is a HIT with clear staying power. The numbers lock franchise revival status and will guide female-led sequel planning through 2027.