‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Eyes Historic Summer Box Office Debut

In a bold and unexpected twist, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is poised to make history as the first female-driven film in modern times to launch the summer box office season, a slot typically dominated by superhero blockbusters.

The only recent exception came in 2024 with The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, which opened to a modest $27.7 million domestically before finishing with nearly $200 million worldwide.

Now, all eyes are on Prada 2. Early tracking suggests a powerful debut, with projections ranging between $68 million and $75 million in North America. Distributor 20th Century Studios, alongside parent company The Walt Disney Company, expects the film to land squarely within that range. Internationally, it could stitch together an additional $100 million, bringing its global opening close to $200 million.

The sequel benefits from one of the few reliable post-pandemic box office drivers: nostalgia. It has been nearly two decades since The Devil Wears Prada became a sleeper hit, ultimately earning $326.5 million worldwide and cementing its status as a cross-generational cultural staple.

If projections hold, The Devil Wears Prada 2 could not only dominate the box office but also signal a shift in what defines a summer blockbuster.
The film features its original stars, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci.