LOS ANGELES — The fashion satire sequel everyone’s been waiting two decades for has arrived in style. The Devil Wears Prada 2 stormed the box office on its opening day Friday, May 1, 2026, raking in an impressive $32.5 million domestically — already eclipsing the entire $27.5 million three-day opening weekend of the 2006 original film.
The film pulled in roughly $10 million from Thursday evening previews alone, according to early industry reports. With glowing audience feedback and an A- CinemaScore (an upgrade from the original’s B), analysts are forecasting a blockbuster three-day opening weekend between $75 million and $85 million, with some optimistic projections climbing as high as $90 million.
Directed once again by David Frankel, the sequel reunites the beloved core cast: Meryl Streep as the iconic Miranda Priestly, Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel. The story updates the high-stakes world of Runway magazine for the modern era, exploring themes of artificial intelligence, digital disruption, social media influence, and the fight to save print journalism amid industry layoffs.
Fans and critics alike are praising the film’s perfect blend of nostalgia and fresh storytelling. Early word-of-mouth has been overwhelmingly positive, signaling that The Devil Wears Prada 2 is poised to become one of the biggest hits of the 2026 summer movie season for 20th Century Studios.
This strong debut not only revives a cultural phenomenon but also proves that legacy sequels with A-list talent and timely themes still have massive appeal at the box office.
More box office updates expected as the weekend unfolds.
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