The Devil Wears Prada franchise has officially surpassed $1 billion at the worldwide box office, thanks to the continued success of The Devil Wears Prada 2. According to box office figures reported by Deadline, the sequel has earned $676 million globally after seven weeks in cinemas. Combined with the original 2006 film's reported worldwide total of $326.5 million, the fashion comedy franchise has now crossed the $1 billion mark.
Return of the Creative Team
Released by Disney's 20th Century Studios, The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunited much of the creative team behind the beloved original. Director David Frankel returned alongside screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, while stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci reprised their roles.
Cultural Phenomenon
The original film was based on Lauren Weisberger's bestselling novel and became a cultural phenomenon after its release in 2006. Over the years, it developed a devoted following and remained one of the most popular comedy dramas among audiences.
Record-Breaking Debut
The sequel opened on May 1 and delivered an impressive $233 million worldwide debut. In the United States, it earned $76.7 million during its opening weekend, setting new franchise records. Within just nine days of release, the sequel had already surpassed the original film's entire domestic run.
Domestic and International Success
The first movie finished with $124.7 million in North America, while the sequel has now reached $217.9 million domestically. International audiences have also embraced the film. The United Kingdom has emerged as the highest grossing overseas market with $45.8 million, followed by Italy with $37.3 million. Germany has contributed $33.2 million, while Japan brought in $31.9 million. Strong performances have also been recorded in Brazil, Mexico, France, China and Spain. In Italy, the sequel became the highest grossing non-local film currently playing in the market.
Disney's Major Achievement
The success marks another major achievement for Disney in 2026. The studio currently holds several of the year's biggest box office hits and has strengthened its position ahead of the release of Pixar's Toy Story 5.
Nostalgia and New Fans
Much of the sequel's popularity has been credited to nostalgia and the return of the original cast. Fans who embraced the first film two decades ago have returned to cinemas, while younger viewers have discovered the franchise for the first time. Twenty years after Miranda Priestly first commanded audiences to pay attention to fashion, The Devil Wears Prada continues to prove its enduring appeal.
