Miranda Priestly has officially returned to reclaim her throne. In a stunning display of star power and nostalgia, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ has taken the global box office by storm, earning a massive $114 million on its opening day, May 1, 2026.
The sequel to the 2006 cult classic crossed the century mark immediately, proving that the demand for the high-fashion drama remains as sharp as a stiletto.
Global Dominance and Demographic Strength
The film, produced by 20th Century Studios, saw a balanced but powerful performance across territories. In the United States, the sequel brought in $32 million on Friday. However, it was the international markets that truly propelled the numbers, contributing the lion’s share of the $114 million total.
Trade analysts noted a significant turnout among women over the age of 25, a demographic that fueled the original film’s long-standing legacy and appears eager to see the evolution of Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) and Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep).
Indian Box Office and Critical Reception
In India, the film has maintained a steady and respectable pace. On Saturday, it collected ₹2.95 crore across over 1,600 shows, bringing its total Indian domestic collection to ₹8.45 crore. With positive reviews praising the film’s “glam and gravitas,” the sequel is expected to hold strong through the weekend. Even Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar weighed in, praising the film for speaking to the complexities of modern times while maintaining its signature style.
A Legacy Two Decades in the Making
Directed by David Frankel, the sequel reunites the core creative team, including writer Aline Brosh McKenna. The cast features returning favorites Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, alongside new additions like Simone Ashley and Lucy Liu. Filmed across the fashion capitals of Manhattan and Milan between June and October 2025, the project has already surpassed its $100 million production budget within its first 24 hours of wide release.
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