HOLLYWOOD - Movie theaters are en vogue again — at least based on the blockbuster turnout for “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”

The star-studded sequel has defied box office expectations with $77 million in its opening week, Variety reported. Ticket sales towered above the original, which launched in 2006. They also rank as the fourth-best start of the year.

Disney’s 20th Century Studios spent lavishly on the sequel, which was produced for roughly $100 million, not including the worldwide marketing budget.

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” was this week’s only major new release. Second place went to “Michael”, a musical biopic about Michael Jackson, has been a major draw.

Story Date: May 10, 2026