The Devil Wears Prada 2 achieves record-breaking box office success internationally

The Devil Wears Prada 2 has opened to spectacular success worldwide, earning US$234 million in its debut weekend. In Australia alone, it achieved the highest opening of the year, raking in AU$11.03 million. While the North American earnings of US$77 million matched expectations, the film far exceeded forecasts internationally, bringing in US$157 million against a predicted US$100 million. The movie benefits from the star power of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, who promoted the film across major cities including Tokyo, London, and New York. Released 20 years after the original, the sequel had a significantly larger budget of US$100 million. Audience data shows a strong appeal to women, particularly those over 35, highlighting nostalgia as a key factor. The plot revisits the characters at the fictional Runway magazine, dealing with industry shifts and financial pressures while featuring high fashion and international locations like Milan and Lake Como. The film challenges assumptions that cinema with older actors and female leads cannot succeed, proving the ongoing popularity of the franchise. Anticipation continues with the film expected to appear at the upcoming Met Gala, further linking it to the real-world fashion scene.