The Devil Wears Prada 2 roared into theaters this past weekend, posting impressive figures both domestically and abroad. Following in the massive footsteps of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, this latest sequel serves as another powerhouse entry in a recent string of hits that have comfortably outperformed box office projections, joining the ranks of high-performers like Project Hail Mary and Michael.
According to industry reports from Deadline, The Devil Wears Prada 2 secured $77 million in the U.S. alone during its debut frame. Its global performance was equally robust, amassing a worldwide total of $233.6 million. This launch stands as the second-largest worldwide opening of 2026, trailing only the juggernaut that is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
That Illumination hit shows no signs of slowing down, pulling in another $12 million and maintaining a lead over Andy Serkis’ new animated reimagining of Animal Farm. The enduring appeal of family-friendly animation combined with the triumphant arrival of the adult-skewing The Devil Wears Prada 2 underscores the undeniable draw of established franchises in driving audiences back to the cinema.
Per Deadline’s latest figures, here is how the top ten films at the domestic box office performed this week:
- The Devil Wears Prada 2: $77 million
- Michael: $54 million
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: $12.1 million
- Project Hail Mary: $8.55 million
- Hokum: $6.4 million
- Animal Farm: $3.4 million
- Lee Cronin’s The Mummy: $2.23 million
- Deep Water: $2.1 million
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea: $1 million
- The Drama: $908,000
While the commercial success of titles like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Michael demonstrates that box office earnings do not always mirror critical consensus, The Devil Wears Prada 2 proves that audience and critical approval can certainly bolster a film’s run, boasting strong scores on both Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes.
While we haven’t published our own review of The Devil Wears Prada 2, critics elsewhere—such as those at Screen Rant—have praised the film’s high level of craftsmanship, noting that the infectious energy in the performances, sharp writing, and polished visuals make for a genuinely entertaining experience. Expect this sequel to maintain a strong theatrical presence before it eventually makes its streaming debut on Disney+.
Source: Polygon
