'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Tops North American Box Office, Opening Revenue 2.7 Times Higher Than Predecessor
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' debuted at number one at the North American box office, earning $77 million in its opening weekend.
- The film's opening revenue significantly surpassed its predecessor, which grossed approximately $27.5 million in its first weekend in 2006.
- Globally, the sequel has already achieved $233.6 million, nearing the total worldwide gross of the first film.
The sequel to the beloved fashion film, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' has stormed the North American box office, securing the top spot in its opening weekend. The film garnered an impressive $77 million, a figure that dwarfs the original's opening weekend earnings of roughly $27.5 million back in 2006. This resounding success, as reported by Dong-A Ilbo, highlights the enduring appeal of the franchise and its iconic characters. The story, which sees Andy Sachs return to the fashion world as a luxury brand executive and reunite with Miranda Priestly, has clearly resonated with audiences. The film's global opening weekend revenue of $233.6 million is also a testament to its international draw, already accounting for a significant portion of the first film's total worldwide gross. While the film ranked second at the South Korean box office during its opening weekend, its strong performance globally underscores the universal fascination with high fashion, career ambition, and the complex dynamics of the workplace, themes that continue to captivate viewers two decades later.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.