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# 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Opens to $77M
- URL: https://www.zilck.com/the-devil-wears-prada-2-opens-to-77m/
- Published: 2026-05-03T18:29:41.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-03T18:29:41.000Z
- Description: Is it a perfect sequel? No. But as a celebration of a beloved story — and a sharp mirror held up to modern media — The Devil Wears Prada 2 more than earns its seat at the runway.
- Author: Zilck Team
- Tags: Movies & TV

Twenty years is a long time to wait. But if this weekend's box office is any indication, *The Devil Wears Prada 2* was absolutely worth it.

Released in U.S. theaters on May 1, 2026, by 20th Century Studios, the long-awaited sequel reunites the original dream team — Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci — and adds a star-studded roster of new faces including Lady Gaga, Lucy Liu, Simone Ashley, Kenneth Branagh, and Justin Theroux. Directed once again by David Frankel, the film wastes no time reminding you why Miranda Priestly is one of cinema's most iconic characters.

## The Plot: Fashion Meets the Future

[The story](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33612209/?ref=zilck.com) picks up with Miranda Priestly now facing perhaps her greatest adversary yet: her own former assistant. Emily Charlton — once the neurotic, Chanel-clad gatekeeper at *Runway*— has risen to become a powerful rival executive, and the two are locked in a high-stakes battle for advertising dollars as the print media industry crumbles around them. It's a storyline that feels painfully relevant in 2026, and critics have taken note.

> *"The Devil Wears Prada 2 wisely tempers its nostalgia-baiting in favour of a surprisingly meaningful study of how modern media is slowly eroding the soul of passionate cultural outlets, making it an unexpectedly worthy sequel."* — [Jack Martin](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the%5Fdevil%5Fwears%5Fprada%5F2?ref=zilck.com), Film Feeder

## What Critics Are Saying

The film currently holds a[ **79% on Rotten Tomatoes**](https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/the-devil-wears-prada-2-first-reviews/?ref=zilck.com) and a **62/100 on Metacritic** — solid, if not unanimous, praise. Rotten Tomatoes calls it *"a worthy, entertaining sequel that offers more than just nostalgia,"* while The Cinematic Reel says it *"not only justifies its return but rewards longtime fans with a funny, heartfelt ride."*

The AP's [Jake Coyle](https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/the-devil-wears-prada-2-first-reviews/?ref=zilck.com) offers a more nuanced take: *"Everyone, including Miranda, seems a bit too kind in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2.' While the film is filled with Prada glamour, it could have benefited from a stronger dose of Streep's formidable presence."* [Gregory Ellwood](https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/the-devil-wears-prada-2-first-reviews/?ref=zilck.com) of The Playlist goes further, suggesting it *"might even be an improvement on that first flick."*

The consensus? It's stylish, heartfelt, and crowd-pleasing — even if the claws aren't quite as sharp as fans might hope.

## Box Office Domination

*The Devil Wears Prada 2* debuted to a massive[ **$77 million domestically**](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/03/devil-wears-prada-2-box-office/25a766c8-470b-11f1-a119-857cd2bf4fd4%5Fstory.html?ref=zilck.com) in its opening weekend, topping the North American box office and pulling in **$156.6 million internationally**. One analyst called the debut *"sensational,"* noting it was the biggest opening weekend for a traditional comedy in **11 years**. Its worldwide gross is now approaching [**$234 million**](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/03/business/devil-wears-prada-2-box-office.html?ref=zilck.com) against a $100 million budget, making it the **seventh highest-grossing film of 2026**.

## Should You See It?

If you loved the original — and let's be honest, who didn't? — This sequel delivers exactly what you came for: sharp fashion commentary, brilliant performances, and just enough heart to make it matter. The film smartly updates its themes for a world where TikTok has replaced print editorial and influencer culture has redefined what "fashion" even means. Streep, as always, is magnetic, and Hathaway reminds us she's one of the most effortlessly watchable actors working today.

Is it a perfect sequel? No. But as a celebration of a beloved story — and a sharp mirror held up to modern media — *The Devil Wears Prada 2* more than earns its seat at the runway.

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