‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ has opened with strong previews, earning over $10 million, according to Deadline — this figure places the film near Disney’s Little Mermaid ($10.3M) and just under 2017’s Wonder Woman ($11M). The film. Directed by David Frankel. Is scheduled to open in 4,150 theaters, including all PLF screens. Presales were reported at $20 million. Which is notable for a female-skewing film compared to male-skewing releases like Project Hail Mary ($80M) and Dune: Part Two ($82.5M).

Cast and Reviews

During a press conference in Seoul, Anne Hathaway praised Meryl Streep for her deep listening and profound acting. Hathaway said, ‘It is easy to get absorbed only in your own performance, but she delivered truly profound acting, and I thought she thinks very fast.’ Reviews for the sequel have reached 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing the original’s 75% score. The film is tracking for a $73M-$80M domestic opening and a $180M global start, with $100M expected overseas.

International Reception and Social Media

The film is performing well in China, tracking to $2.5 million on Friday after $2.4 million on Thursday. Globally, the first Devil Wears Prada grossed $326.5 million, with a $124.7 million domestic total. Social media buzz for the sequel is high, with a 7.2 score on RelishMix compared to 5.3 for Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu and 3.9 for The Breadwinner.

Behind the Scenes and Tour

Korean star Jang Wonyoung made headlines with her queen-like poses in promotional photos alongside Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep. The photos, released as part of the film’s Korean promotion, show Jang in a black and white mini dress, contrasting with Hathaway’s off-shoulder top and Streep’s red jumpsuit. Jang is part of the K-pop group IVE, which is currently on a world tour titled ‘Show What I Am.’