# The Devil Wears Prada 2: Box Office, Streaming & Impact

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> Updated: 2026-09-03T01:00:00.000Z. Sources: 118. Developments: 29.

The sequel to the 2006 comedy opened worldwide on 1 May 2026, marking the franchise’s 20-year anniversary. The film follows Miranda Priestly battling the decline of print journalism while former assistant Andy Sachs returns as a features editor, facing off against former assistant Emily Charlton, now a luxury-group executive. 

Following a theatrical run that saw worldwide grosses rise to approximately $691 million, the film debuted on Disney+ and Hulu on 29 July 2026. The streaming launch recorded 15.2 million global views in its first five days, setting a new record for Disney’s live-action premieres and surpassing the 2024 release of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’. Audience data indicates a strong female skew, with 76% of viewers being female and 58% over age 35.

Promotional efforts included an immersive exhibit at New York’s Museum of Arts and Design from 29 July to 9 August, featuring original costumes and styling sessions. In Italy, promotional activities included free cinema screenings in Forlì. 

Looking ahead, the auction house Christie’s is scheduled to host an auction in early September during New York Fashion Week. The auction will feature designer pieces from brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, and Schiaparelli worn by the cast, with proceeds intended to benefit a committee for the protection of journalists and the professional association of American fashion designers.

Regarding home media, the film is scheduled for a home video release on 18 September 2026, featuring 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD sets. Accompanying bonus content highlights the production in Milan, Italy, where director David Frankel chose to film during Milan Fashion Week to capture authentic runway environments. This footage showcases collaborations with luxury brands including Fendi, Brunello Cucinelli, and Dolce & Gabbana.

## Claims

- The film grossed $77 million in the United States and $233.6 million worldwide. (disputed by 2 sources)
- Another source reported a worldwide gross of $690.3 million. (disputed by 2 sources)
- The worldwide box‑office gross was reported as $677 million. (disputed)
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 is available to stream on Disney+ worldwide. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci reprise their roles in the sequel. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- In the United States the film also streams on Hulu. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 is directed by David Frankel. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The plot shows Miranda Priestly confronting the decline of print journalism in 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The film opened in theatres on May 1, 2026, twenty years after the original 2006 release. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Production budget was about $100 million and break‑even point around $250 million. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: The Devil Wears Prada 2 home video release set for September 2026

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ will be released on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on September 18, 2026, featuring bonus footage of its high-fashion production in Milan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-home-video-release-set-for-september-2026

### 2026-08-30: The Devil Wears Prada sequel set for 2026 release

Disney has set a May 1, 2026 release date for “The Devil Wears Prada” sequel, while Christie’s prepares to auction iconic film costumes to benefit fashion designers and journalists.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-sequel-set-for-2026-release

### 2026-08-05: The Devil Wears Prada 2 Sets Disney+ Streaming Record, Surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine

The Devil Wears Prada 2 drew 15.2 M global views in five days on Disney+, beating Deadpool & Wolverine’s streaming record and underscoring a female‑skewed audience.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-sets-disney-streaming-record-surpassing-deadpool-wolverine

### 2026-08-03: The Devil Wears Prada 2 streams 15.2 million views, Disney’s biggest live‑action debut since Deadpool & Wolverine

The Devil Wears Prada 2 logged 15.2 million global streams in five days on Disney+ and Hulu, becoming Disney’s top live‑action debut since Deadpool & Wolverine after a $691 million box‑office run.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-streams-152-million-views-in-five-days

### 2026-07-31: The Devil Wears Prada franchise adds 2026 sequel and New York immersive exhibit

A 2026 sequel to The Devil Wears Prada returns Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, while New York’s Museum of Arts and Design launches an immersive exhibit featuring original costumes and a replica Miranda Priestly

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-franchise-adds-2026-sequel-and-new-york-immersive-exhibit

### 2026-07-30: The Devil Wears Prada 2 streams on Disney+ and Hulu, hits $677 million box office

The Devil Wears Prada 2, released 1 May 2026, now streams on Disney+ and Hulu, earned $677 million worldwide, and inspired a New York immersive exhibit.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-launches-on-disney-and-hulu-streaming-platforms

### 2026-07-30: Il diavolo veste Prada 2 premieres in Italy with free cinema tickets and Disney+ discount plan

In Forlì, Arena Eliseo offers free tickets for the new film 'Il diavolo veste Prada 2', while Disney+ launches a €5.99 six‑month plan to attract viewers of the sequel.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/il-diavolo-veste-prada-2-premieres-in-italy-with-free-cinema-tickets-and-disney-discount-plan

### 2026-07-28: The Devil Wears Prada 2 streams worldwide on Disney+

The Devil Wears Prada 2 streams on Disney+/Hulu from July 29 2026, reuniting the original cast, showing Miranda’s fight against print‑media decline, and reporting $77 M US and $233.6 M worldwide box office.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-launches-on-disney-streaming

### 2026-07-24: The Devil Wears Prada 2 launches on Disney+ and JioHotstar worldwide

The Devil Wears Prada 2 streams from July 29 2026 on Disney+, Hulu and India’s JioHotstar, bringing back the original cast and new cameos as they tackle a digital‑age fashion world.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-streams-on-disney-starting-july-29

### 2026-07-10: The Devil Wears Prada 2 finishes Indian run with Rs 34.5 crore box‑office haul

The Devil Wears Prada 2 wrapped its Indian run with Rs 34.5 crore, a notable box‑office surge, and sparked buzz over Emily Blunt’s “shriveled” reaction to a sharp Miranda line.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-finishes-indian-run-with-rs-345-crore-boxoffice-haul

### 2026-07-01: The Devil Wears Prada 2 offered free screenings across São Paulo

The 2026 sequel *The Devil Wears Prada 2* returns with Miranda Priestly facing digital changes, and from 2 July it is screened free or low‑cost in 29 São Paulo venues via Circuito Spcine.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-offered-free-screenings-across-so-paulo

### 2026-06-29: The Devil Wears Prada 2 streams on Pathé Thuis and Disney+

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now streaming on Pathé Thuis in the Netherlands and will arrive on Disney+ worldwide on July 29, after a box‑office total exceeding $1 billion for the franchise.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-streams-on-path-thuis-and-disney

### 2026-06-28: The Devil Wears Prada 2 digital release and fan giveaway

The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits digital stores on 30 June 2026 after a $680 M box‑office run, and a U.S.‑only giveaway offers books and cards through 7 July 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-digital-release-and-fan-giveaway

### 2026-06-23: The Devil Wears Prada 2 to debut on Disney+ and Hulu on July 29, 2026

The Devil Wears Prada 2 streams on Disney+ and Hulu July 29, 2026, with digital sales June 30 and 4K/Blu‑ray July 28. The $676 M box‑office sequel stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and others, bringing the $1 B

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-to-stream-on-disney-and-hulu-from-july-29

### 2026-06-09: The Devil Wears Prada 2 draws $200M domestic box office and renews cultural buzz

The Devil Wears Prada 2, starring Streep, Hathaway and Blunt, has earned over $200 million domestically, attracting both nostalgic fans and new viewers with its timeless themes of ambition.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-draws-200m-domestic-box-office-and-renews-cultural-buzz

### 2026-05-29: Meryl Streep's Miranda Priestly earns acclaim as 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' tops $600 M worldwide

The sequel to *The Devil Wears Prada* has grossed over $600 M worldwide, with Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly earning critical praise and an Oscar nomination.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meryl-streeps-miranda-priestly-earns-acclaim-as-the-devil-wears-prada-2-tops-600-m-worldwide

### 2026-05-18: The Devil Wears Prada 2 fuels budget‑friendly fashion and beauty trends

Style guides turn The Devil Wears Prada 2’s glam into affordable fashion and beauty tips.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-fuels-budgetfriendly-fashion-and-beauty-trends

### 2026-05-16: Australian actor's wife fuels debate over 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' character

Harriet Dyer defends her husband’s flat role in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' amid criticism and notes the film’s lack of influencer references.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-actors-wife-fuels-debate-over-the-devil-wears-prada-2-character

### 2026-05-15: Miranda Priestly’s iconic jacket and office scents spark fashion buzz in “Devil Wears Prada 2”

Miranda Priestly’s tasseled jacket and quirky office candles in “Devil Wears Prada 2” ignite online fashion discussion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miranda-priestlys-iconic-jacket-and-office-scents-spark-fashion-buzz-in-devil-wears-prada-2

### 2026-05-14: The Devil Wears Prada 2 Returns with Meryl Streep, Satirizing AI‑Driven Media

The Devil Wears Prada 2 returns with Streep, examines AI‑ruined journalism and fashion industry scandals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-returns-with-meryl-streep-satirizing-aidriven-media

### 2026-05-13: The Devil Wears Prada 2 sparks fashion and AI discussion at Latin American pre‑screening

The *Prada* sequel pre‑screening in Santiago highlighted AI‑driven media themes, while a Madrid stylist dissected the film’s luxury hair looks.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-sparks-fashion-and-ai-discussion-at-latin-american-prescreening

### 2026-05-13: The Devil Wears Prada 2 launches with $100 M budget and $433 M global box‑office

The Devil Wears Prada 2, made for $100 M, pulls $433 M worldwide despite mixed reviews.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-launches-with-100-m-budget-and-433-m-global-boxoffice

### 2026-05-12: The Devil Wears Prada 2 showcases equal $12.5 M salaries and modern work‑precarity themes

The Devil Wears Prada 2 gives its three leads equal $12.5 M salaries while highlighting modern workplace precarity.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-showcases-equal-125-m-salaries-and-modern-workprecarity-themes

### 2026-05-11: Fashion trends spotlighted for The Devil Wears Prada 2 release

The Devil Wears Prada 2 release inspires new fashion tips and shows updated hair and makeup for its main characters.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fashion-trends-spotlighted-for-the-devil-wears-prada-2-release

### 2026-05-11: Bocconi Student Sofia Felicetti Serves as Anne Hathaway Body Double on 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Set

Bocconi student Sofia Felicetti was a body double for Anne Hathaway on 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' set.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bocconi-student-sofia-felicetti-serves-as-anne-hathaway-body-double-on-the-devil-wears-prada-2-set

### 2026-05-08: The Devil Wears Prada's evolving impact on modern work culture

An essay links The Devil Wears Prada to early‑career lessons and evolving work‑culture attitudes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-pradas-evolving-impact-on-modern-work-culture

### 2026-05-08: The Devil Wears Prada 2 breaks box‑office records as lead actresses secure equal multimillion‑dollar deals

The Devil Wears Prada 2 tops box‑office charts while its three leads secure equal $12.5 M base salaries, sparking equity talk.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-devil-wears-prada-2-breaks-boxoffice-records-as-lead-actresses-secure-equal-multimilliondollar-d

### 2026-04-21: Devil Wears Prada sequel draws strong early praise as cast returns

Praised Prada sequel; HELLO! traces Miranda Priestly’s onscreen daughters two decades after the film.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/devil-wears-prada-sequel-draws-strong-early-praise-as-cast-returns

### 2026-04-16: Hathaway names Stanley Tucci the real diva on Prada 2 set, while prepping with a 3-ingredient meal

Hathaway names Stanley Tucci the real diva on Prada 2 set, while fueling premieres with a 3-ingredient meal.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hathaway-names-stanley-tucci-the-real-diva-on-prada-2-set-while-prepping-with-a-3-ingredient-meal

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