Devil

• The sequel to The Devil Wears Prada earned USD 233 million globally in its opening weekend, with USD 77 million from the US and Canada and USD 156.6 million internationally. • Michael Jackson biopic Michael took second place with USD 54 million in its second North American weekend, pushing its worldwide total to USD 423.9 million on 3,955 screens. • The film's success, driven largely by female audiences, marks Hollywood's second-biggest opening weekend of 2026, surpassing Project Hail Mary at USD 141 million.

Sequel a rare example of female-skewing movie leading the North American summer offerings – and highest opening weekend yet for a Meryl Streep filmGird your loins: The Devil Wears Prada 2 has had a huge opening weekend at the box office, making $233m (£171m, A$323m) worldwide from an overwhelmingly female audience.The Devil Wears Prada 2 earned $77m at the North American box office, and $156.6m internationally. In the US and Canada, the sequel bumped Michael to second place, though the musical biopic held on in its second weekend to earn $54m, falling only 44%. Continue reading...

• India's Central Board of Film Certification awarded an adults-only 'A' rating to The Devil Wears Prada 2, making it the sole country to do so globally. • Viewers who watched the sequel on May 1 and 2 expected significant skin show or intimacy, but the strict rating surprised audiences. • This decision contrasts with international classifications, sparking debates on India's conservative censorship standards.