The Devil Wears Two Heads for Prada $180 Million Global Opening

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the devil wears prada 220th Century and Disney opened in North America on Friday to $32.5 million. box officeIt’s set to debut in the $75 to $80 million range, nearly two decades after the first film went from a sleeper box office hit to earning $326.5 million worldwide and becoming a cultural touchstone on the way.

The sequel is yet another reminder of the purchasing power of women and teenage girls. Friday included $10 million in Thursday’s preview. One of the best shows of all time For a female-fueled picture, it’s not too far behind the current box office hit. boy name and Project Hail Merry.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 It was the first female-led film in modern history to open the summer box office, a duty that has almost always been reserved for Marvel superhero pictures or movies. Fast and Furious title. I’m having a party strong reviews Audience exit polls including A-Cinemascore reception.

Prada 2 It attracts moviegoers of all ages who want to see the original cast. Meryl StreepPlayed the role of a legendary fashion magazine editor. Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt reunion. Another plus for the project: David Frankel is back as director. Author Aline Brosh McKenna.

For context, the sequel’s opening day is higher than the first film’s entire opening weekend ($27.5 million), not adjusted for inflation.

Prada 2 It’s even bigger overseas, with initial cume of $82.1 million for a total of $114 million through Friday, after achieving the highest opening day for a film this year in several countries including Brazil and Italy.

Meanwhile, Michael Jackson biopic boy name It will surpass $400 million this weekend, marking another milestone for producer Graham King and Lionsgate.