'Devil Wears Prada 2' Box Office Opening Weekend Projections

Key Points:

• "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is set for a major box office debut, with projections of $75 million to $80 million in North America and potential to reach $90 million to $100 million due to the original film's lasting popularity and recent strong box office trends.
• The sequel, produced with a budget of around $100 million (excluding marketing), is expected to earn an additional $100 million internationally, aiming for a global opening weekend total between $175 million and $190 million.
• The original 2006 film grossed $125 million domestically and $326 million worldwide, and the sequel is poised to surpass the original's lifetime earnings within weeks, bolstered by a returning star-studded cast and creative team.
• The sequel continues the story of Andy Sachs at Runway magazine and features Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, with Vogue editor Anna Wintour embracing her real-life inspiration for Streep’s character.
• Other box office highlights include the strong second weekend for "Michael," expected to earn $45 million to $50 million, and continued audience interest in holdovers like "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary."