The film Diabo Veste Prada 2 debuted strongly at the box office. The David Frankel-directed sequel grossed around $77 million on Estados Unidos and Canadá during its release weekend. In the international market, the film totaled US$ 156.6 million. The global total reached US$233.6 million in the first three days on display.
Esses numbers easily surpass the opening of the original 2006 film, which had debuted with US$27.5 million in the North American market. The production of the 20th Century Studios cost around US$100 million, not counting extra marketing expenses. The result already covers the initial investment and indicates good performance in the coming weeks.
Original Elenco returns with the same creative team
Meryl Streep lives again Miranda Priestly. Anne Hathaway takes over the role of Andrea Sachs. Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are also back as Emily Charlton and Nigel Kipling. The script was written by Aline Brosh McKenna, the same one from the first feature. David Frankel directed both productions.
Filming took place between June and October 2025. Key locations included Nova York, Milão and Newark. The cast gained new names throughout production. The world premiere took place on Nova York. Nos Estados Unidos, the release was on May 1, 2026. No Brasil and in Portugal, the film hit theaters on April 30.
- Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly
- Anne Hathaway as Andrea Sachs
- Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton
- Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling
- Tracie Thoms as Lily
- Tibor Feldman as Irv Ravitz
Bilheteria on Brasil and comparison with the original
No Brasil, the film has already accumulated significant box office sales in its first weekend. Dados preliminaries show above-average performance for big-budget comedies. Female audiences led the sessions, according to initial industry reports.
The current result represents more than 70% of the 2006 film’s total box office. Aquele ended its career with US$326 million worldwide. The sequence still has weeks to go to widen the gap.
Diretor and screenwriter maintain continuity of the franchise
David Frankel reprized as director. Aline Brosh McKenna signed the script once again. Essa’s choice preserved the tone and style of the original story. The protagonists took a while to accept the project, but the cast was convinced of the commercial potential. Development began in 2024.
The plot picks up the characters almost 20 years later. The filming prioritized fidelity to the universe of fashion and Runway magazine. The production avoided major changes to the core dynamics between Miranda and Andy.
Desempenho global and position in the 2026 ranking
The film didn’t top all the year’s releases, but it came in second place among the biggest releases of 2026 so far. Ele outperformed securities like Michael in several markets. Apenas Super Mario Galaxy: Filme opened with bigger numbers.
- $77M in América from Norte
- US$ 156.6 million in the international market
- Total of US$233.6 million in the first weekend
- Orçamento estimated at $100 million
- Lançamento in over 35 countries
The premiere came at a time of recovery for live-action comedies. Analistas highlight the nostalgic appeal and the strong cast as decisive factors. Sessions continued strong in the days following the weekend.
Recepção initial and next steps
Críticos and the audience noticed the chemistry maintained between the main actors. The soundtrack and costumes received praise in early reviews. The film maintains a PG-13 rating. Distribuidoras tracks daily performance to adjust marketing campaigns in the coming weeks.
