Twenty years. That’s how long fans waited for Miranda Priestly to sashay back onto the big screen. And when The Devil Wears Prada 2 finally arrived, India showed up — and showed up strong. The sequel is well on its way to becoming the 4th Hollywood HIT of 2026 in the country, and the opening weekend numbers tell a very compelling story.
The Devil Wears Prada 2: The Opening Weekend by Numbers
The Devil Wears Prada 2 added Rs. 4.75 crore on Day 3 (Sunday), registering a healthy 5 per cent drop from Saturday, bringing its opening weekend cumulative to Rs. 16.10 crore gross at the Indian box office, including paid premieres.
| Day | India Gross |
|---|---|
| Paid Previews | Rs. 1.85 crore |
| Day 1 (Friday) | Rs. 4.50 crore |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | Rs. 5.00 crore |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | Rs. 4.75 crore |
| Opening Weekend Total | Rs. 16.10 crore |
What This Means — A Hit in the Making
The film is on the verge of emerging as a Clean Hit, and is expected to be the 4th Hollywood HIT in India in 2026, after Project Hail Mary, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, and Michael. Based on current trends, the film is heading toward Rs. 25 crore by the end of its first week in India.
What’s particularly striking is the context. The original 2006 The Devil Wears Prada had barely grossed a crore in India during its theatrical run — but gained enormous popularity over time through repeated satellite releases. The sequel, backed by strong positive word-of-mouth, is reaping the rewards of that two-decade love affair Indian audiences have built with the franchise.
A Star-Studded Ensemble That Delivers
Beyond the headline trio of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, the sequel features an impressive ensemble including Stanley Tucci, Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Pauline Chalamet, B.J. Novak, and several others. It’s the kind of cast that makes even non-fashion-enthusiasts take notice.
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