‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Hits $676 Million Globally, Propels Franchise Past $1 Billion Mark

In a move that Miranda Priestly would undoubtedly call “groundbreaking,” Disney and 20th Century Studios’ The Devil Wears Prada 2 has officially crossed the $676 million mark at the global box office. This monumental achievement doesn’t just solidify the sequel as a summer blockbuster; it officially propels the The Devil Wears Prada franchise past the prestigious $1 billion cumulative milestone.

Two decades after the original film redefined the fashion-drama genre, the reunion of the iconic original cast has proven that style—and Meryl Streep—never go out of fashion.

A Record-Breaking Runway

Released on May 1, 2026, The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened to a staggering $76.7 million domestically, nearly tripling the opening of its 2006 predecessor. As of this week, the film’s domestic total stands at $217.9 million, while international markets have contributed a massive $458.4 million.

The film’s performance in major fashion hubs was particularly notable. In Paris, Milan, and London, the sequel saw the highest-grossing opening weekends for a comedy-drama in the last decade. Industry analysts attribute the success to “prestige nostalgia,” where audiences who grew up with the first film returned in droves, joined by a younger generation that discovered the original through streaming and viral social media trends.

Joining the Billion-Dollar Club

With the sequel’s current haul of $676.3 million added to the 2006 original’s $326.6 million, the franchise total now sits at approximately $1.002 billion. This puts the duology in an elite category of live-action comedy-dramas to reach ten figures.

The Story That Dressed the World

Directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna—both returning from the original—the sequel picks up 20 years later. Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) has ascended to the role of a powerful features editor at a rival digital conglomerate. However, when the legendary Runway magazine faces a hostile corporate takeover and a rapidly collapsing print landscape, Andy is forced back into the orbit of her formidable former boss, Miranda Priestly.

The film successfully balances the biting wit of the original with a modern exploration of the “death of the gatekeeper” in the age of social media and AI influencers. The additions of Kenneth Branagh as Miranda’s romantic interest and Lucy Liu as a ruthless corporate rival provided fresh dynamics that resonated with both critics and fans.

Critical and Audience Reception

Audiences have embraced the sequel with an 84% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and an A- CinemaScore. Critics have particularly praised the “unmatched chemistry” between Streep, Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, whose character, Emily Charlton, has now become a high-powered agency head with her own set of “assistants who can’t do anything right.”

Production and Technical Overview

The Future of the Franchise

With a $1 billion franchise under its belt, 20th Century Studios is reportedly already in early talks regarding the future of the brand. Whether this leads to a third installment or a prestige television expansion on Disney+ remains to be seen. For now, Miranda Priestly remains the undisputed queen of the box office.

As the film prepares for its digital VOD release on June 30, it continues to hold strong in theaters, proving that in a world of superhero spectacles and sci-fi epics, there is still plenty of room for a sharply tailored story about ambition, integrity, and a certain shade of cerulean.

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