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The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Opens to $233 Million Worldwide as U.S. Debut Hits $77 Million

The debut highlights the pulling power of nostalgia-driven, female-led storytelling worldwide.

Overview

  • The sequel opened with about $233 million worldwide, including $77 million in the U.S. and Canada, according to Comscore.
  • The domestic start trailed some industry projections near $100 million yet aligned with Disney’s $75–$80 million guidance.
  • International turnout proved especially strong, with Disney saying Italy delivered the fourth-highest opening weekend in the country’s box office history.
  • PostTrak exit polling showed ticket buyers were 76% women and about 60% were 35 or older, pointing to who drove sales.
  • The weekend marked the biggest opening of Meryl Streep’s career, underscoring the sequel’s star power two decades after the original.