The Devil Wears Prada 2 is printing money. Disney's sequel crossed $114.6 million globally through its opening weekend, with international markets accounting for $82.1 million across 51 countries. The film's trajectory suggests it could hit $180 million worldwide by the end of the weekend, a staggering debut for a twenty-year-old legacy property that somehow convinced audiences they needed to see Andy Sachs navigate the fashion world again.
The timing couldn't be better. Summer arrived alongside two box office juggernauts, both clearing the cultural clutter with their sheer commercial muscle. While Prada 2 dominated its opening, the biopic Michael continues to perform with staying power, accumulating over $413 million worldwide.
What's striking here isn't just the numbers but the franchise resurrection itself. Studios spent years trying to revive dormant IP. Prada proved audiences will show up for comfort viewing, especially when the original cast returns. The international splits matter too. Eighty-two million dollars from global markets signals this isn't purely an American nostalgia play. The film speaks to a worldwide appetite for escapism wrapped in Valentino.
Summer blockbuster season is officially live, and Prada just reminded Hollywood why legacy sequels still pack real financial punch.