Hollywood rarely resists a good resurrection, and The Devil Wears Prada 2 has marched straight back into cultural relevance, landing at No. 1 on its first day in cinemas with a $32.5 million opening, according to Box Office Mojo.
Nearly two decades after the original defined workplace ambition dressed in couture, audiences have returned — proving that sharp dialogue and sharper tailoring still sell.
The sequel to the 2006 hit, adapted from The Devil Wears Prada by former Vogue assistant Lauren Weisberger, has been met with cautious relief from critics. Early reactions describe the film as enjoyable and, crucially, not the overblown nostalgia exercise many feared.
At the centre remains Meryl Streep, returning as the formidable Miranda Priestly — the glacial editor long believed to be inspired by Anna Wintour.
Streep revealed during an appearance on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle that she negotiated from a position of experience this time around, asking for double her initial salary offer — and receiving it without hesitation.
“I knew it was going to be a hit,” she said, reflecting on a career lesson learned later than expected: knowing your value and asking for it.
Behind the fashion juggernaut, Michael, the biopic charting the life of Michael Jackson, slipped to second place with $14.4 million in ticket sales. Despite mixed critical reception, the film has crossed $300 million globally, making it the second-highest-grossing music biopic ever, trailing only Bohemian Rhapsody, which chronicled the rise of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.
Family audiences continue to power The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which dropped to third place while adding another $2.72 million on its fifth Friday. The Nintendo adaptation remains the year’s box-office heavyweight, with worldwide earnings now exceeding $1.8 billion.
Supernatural horror entry Hokum, starring Adam Scott, opened in fourth position with $2.6 million, while science-fiction drama Project Hail Mary rounded out the top five, earning just over $2.2 million in its seventh Friday run.
If the opening numbers prove anything, it’s that cinema — much like fashion — thrives on reinvention. Familiar names, trusted performances and a touch of nostalgia remain the safest currency in an unpredictable box office economy.
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Last modified: May 4, 2026
