Overview
- Disney announced on June 23 that the sequel will debut exclusively on Disney+ worldwide on July 29, with Hulu carrying the title in the U.S.
- A physical Blu‑Ray and 4K release is scheduled for July 28, one day before the streaming premiere.
- The film was a major commercial hit, grossing roughly $677–680 million worldwide against a reported $100 million production budget and clearing the studio’s estimated breakeven threshold.
- The sequel reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci and brings back director David Frankel, writer Aline Brosh McKenna and producer Wendy Finerman.
- Critics gave generally favorable reviews (about 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 63 on Metacritic) and the streaming pairing with the original film on Disney+ is likely to boost viewer discovery and platform retention.