Overview
- Released May 1, the sequel has earned about $300 million worldwide, according to Variety.
- Variety reports Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt each received about $12.5 million, with box-office bonuses already kicking in.
- Recent reviews praise the performances and wardrobe but say the sequel softens the original’s bite and skims modern media issues.
- Costume designer Molly Rogers says the studio tried to cut a Dries Van Noten tassel jacket and that Streep pushed to keep it in the film.
- Director David Frankel says he is not ruling out another sequel if the chance to revisit the characters comes together.