Overview
- The sequel, which opened worldwide on May 1, has cleared roughly $300 million in two weeks and is tracking to overtake the 2006 film’s $326.5 million lifetime gross, according to multiple trade reports.
- Variety reporting cited by other outlets says Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt each secured $12.5 million upfront with box-office bonuses under a favored-nations deal.
- Director David Frankel told Variety he would welcome another installment, noting the strong opening and saying he would love to revisit the characters if the chance arises.
- Reviews highlight standout performances and couture while noting a softer edge than the original, with several critics saying the sequel leans on callbacks and offers less bite.
- Coverage points to a timely backdrop of shrinking magazine clout, advertiser sway and algorithm-driven trends, with even a wardrobe dispute over a Dries Van Noten jacket illustrating the film’s art-versus-commerce tension.