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The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Holds No. 1 and Climbs to $433 Million Worldwide After Second Weekend

Trade reports say Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt used a “favored nations” pact to each earn $12.5 million.

Overview

  • The sequel, which led the box office over its second weekend, has reached about $433 million worldwide with roughly $144 million in the U.S. and $288 million from 50-plus international markets.
  • Domestic ticket sales added about $42 million in week two after a drop of roughly 46 percent, helping push the total U.S. weekend box office to $161 million, the best early‑May frame in years.
  • Variety reported that Streep, Hathaway and Blunt each secured a $12.5 million upfront salary under an equal‑pay deal, with box‑office bonuses that could lift their payouts further.
  • International strength is driving the run, with the U.K. and Ireland at $28.5 million after 11 days and top markets including the U.K. and Italy at $28 million apiece, Brazil at $22 million and Mexico at $20 million.
  • With a reported $100 million budget and break‑even surpassed early, industry outlets now project a possible finish above $700 million if current holds continue.