The Devil Wears Prada 2 Sashays to $233 Million Global Debut, Sets New Record for Meryl Streep- Fashion’s most iconic boss is back—and the box office wasn’t ready.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 has stormed into theaters with a stunning global debut of $233.6 million, including a powerful $77 million domestic opening, according to Comscore. The long-awaited sequel to the 2006 hit has not only exceeded expectations but also rewritten the record books for its legendary star, Meryl Streep.
The film’s performance marks a dramatic leap from the original The Devil Wears Prada, which opened to $27.5 million domestically and went on to earn $326.5 million worldwide. Even when adjusted for inflation—bringing its opening weekend to roughly $48 million in today’s terms—the sequel’s debut easily outpaces its predecessor, proving that audiences are more than ready to return to the high-stakes world of fashion journalism.
Produced on an estimated $100 million budget, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has already positioned itself as a major commercial success. Within just three days, the film has climbed to No. 7 on the list of 2026’s highest-grossing films globally, overtaking titles like Scream 7, GOAT, and Send Help—all of which had been in theaters for weeks.
The sequel now sits just $8 million shy of surpassing Wuthering Heights for the No. 6 position, though it still trails behind Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic that continues to dominate in its second week. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, Michael added another $54 million domestically this weekend, bringing its global total to an impressive $423.9 million.
Still, the real headline belongs to Streep. With a $77 million domestic debut, The Devil Wears Prada 2 now holds the title of the highest opening weekend of her illustrious career. Despite starring in numerous successful films over decades, none had previously reached this level of opening-weekend success.
Her co-stars, however, have each been part of massive box office launches in the past. Emily Blunt appeared in Oppenheimer, Anne Hathaway featured in The Dark Knight Rises, and Stanley Tucci has been a key player in The Hunger Games franchise. Yet for Streep, this sequel surpasses past hits like Mamma Mia!, its sequel, and Into the Woods in terms of opening weekend performance.
Meanwhile, other films continue to make their mark at the global box office. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie added $44.3 million globally in its fifth week, inching closer to the coveted $1 billion milestone. In the horror space, Hokum, starring Adam Scott, debuted with $6.4 million domestically, while an adaptation of Animal Farm opened to $3.4 million.
Internationally, the Chinese-Hong Kong co-production Cold War 1994 pulled in $23 million on debut, and India’s Patriot opened with $6.5 million globally, reflecting a diverse and competitive global marketplace.
Looking ahead, the coming week could see fresh competition shake up the rankings. Mortal Kombat II is set to hit theaters, bringing high-octane action and a built-in fanbase from the popular video game franchise. Directed by Simon McQuoid, the sequel introduces Karl Urban as fan-favorite character Johnny Cage.
Franchise co-creator Ed Boon recently teased that Urban’s take on the character will bring a fresh energy to the series, blending familiar elements with new interpretations.
Even with strong competition on the horizon, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has already proven itself a formidable force. Its combination of nostalgia, star power, and cultural relevance has resonated strongly with audiences worldwide.
In a cinematic landscape often dominated by superheroes and action spectacles, the film’s success is a reminder that sharp storytelling, iconic characters, and a touch of high-fashion drama can still command the spotlight.
And as Miranda Priestly might say—the box office didn’t just notice. It obeyed.
