'Devil Wears Prada 2' Banking $10M+ U.S. Previews, $50M+ WW
Deadline • • general
Key Points:
- Disney's The Devil Wears Prada 2 earned $10M from Thursday night U.S. previews and has reached $50.5M globally, with a projected $180M worldwide opening.
- The $100M production launched in 35 international markets, including Germany, Spain, Australia, China, Brazil, and Mexico, totaling 45 markets with $40.5M overseas in two days.
- The film set the highest opening day of 2026 in several countries such as Brazil, Italy, Korea, and Australia, ranking No. 1 or top non-local in most markets except the Netherlands, Ecuador, and Bolivia.
- U.S. audience reception is strong with an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score, surpassing the original film’s 76%, and the movie is playing in 4,150 theaters including many premium large format screens.
- Pre-sales and advance ticket sales are robust, with notable enthusiasm at venues like Alamo Drafthouse and Cinergy Entertainment, which is hosting themed events and promotions tied to the movie’s fashion focus.
