Overview
- The sequel, which opened nationwide Friday, drew $10 million in Thursday previews as overseas markets delivered $40.5 million in the first two days.
- Early forecasts put the domestic weekend north of $75 million, with some estimates near $100 million, far beyond the 2006 film’s $27.5 million start.
- Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reunite under returning director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, with Lady Gaga confirmed for a brief cameo and three new songs.
- Reviews are broadly positive, with critics welcoming the glossy return while debating a gentler portrayal of Miranda Priestly and the film’s take on a shrinking magazine business shaped by AI and billionaire patrons.
- Exhibitors are adding flair with ‘Runway Ready’ screenings and limited Runway magazines for attendees, and industry reporting suggests a Disney+ and Hulu streaming release a few months after theaters.