The Devil Wears Prada 2 Tops North American Box Office with $77 Million Opening
The sequel to the 2006 film debuted at the top of the North American box office over the weekend, earning an estimated $77 million domestically. This marks a significant increase from the original's $27.5 million opening. The release comes 20 years after the first movie, which explored the fashion industry.
upi.comThe Devil Wears Prada 2 opened at the top of the North American box office this weekend, according to industry estimates. 5 million opening of the 2006 original.
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The sequel's strong start reflects sustained interest in the franchise, set in the fashion world. Estimates were released on Sunday, confirming its position atop the charts. The original film, released 20 years ago, introduced audiences to the competitive environment of a high-fashion magazine.
One aspect of the sequel nearly omitted a new fashion montage sequence tied to the Vogue brand. The decision to include it highlights efforts to maintain elements from the first film while updating the story. No further details on global earnings or additional markets were provided in the estimates.
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 debuted atop the North American box office with $77 million in domestic earnings.
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Industry estimates confirmed the film's top position and opening weekend figures.
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The original Devil Wears Prada opened with $27.5 million domestically.
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