AMC and ODEON Highlight Strong 2026 Box Office as The Devil Wears Prada 2 Hits $233M Worldwide
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 follows MICHAEL, THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE, PROJECT HAIL MARY, AND SCREAM 7 in scoring a blockbuster-like opening weekend in 2026.
AMC Entertainment, the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, welcomed more than 4.4 million moviegoers to its theatres across the U.S. and internationally from Thursday, April 30, through Sunday, May 3, 2026. The Devil Wears Prada 2 delivered a stylish and standout global debut to kick off the summer moviegoing season, generally regarded as beginning with the first weekend in May.
Opening Weekend Performance
With a reported domestic haul of $77 million, including Thursday preview shows, The Devil Wears Prada 2 becomes the fifth title in 2026 to open to at least $60 million domestically. The film is the fourth movie to open with at least a $75 million domestic gross in just the past seven weeks, joining Michael, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Project Hail Mary.
As a result of the film's media-reported $233 million global debut, combined with continued strength from recent releases, especially the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, the strong start to the summer moviegoing season further underscores continued momentum at the box office in 2026. The reported opening numbers include Friday through Sunday attendance figures, along with Thursday preview screenings.
Limited Edition Merchandise Demand
Among the many highlights of the weekend was the fervent guest response to The Devil Wears Prada 2 handbag popcorn bucket. These limited-edition collectibles sold out almost immediately on Thursday, with strong demand from moviegoers across the country. To meet that demand, AMC is offering guests who missed out an opportunity to pre-order the handbag popcorn bucket at amctheatresshop.com/collections/the-devil-wears-prada-2. Orders are expected to arrive later this summer.
The merchandise phenomenon reflects broader consumer behavior where theatrical releases increasingly drive collectible products beyond traditional concessions, creating additional revenue streams and fan engagement opportunities for exhibitors.
Executive Commentary on Box Office Trends
"We congratulate the talented filmmakers, cast, and crew behind The Devil Wears Prada 2, along with our partners at Disney and 20th Century Studios, on delivering a film that clearly resonated with audiences around the world," said Adam Aron, AMC Chairman and CEO. "The Devil Wears Prada 2 not only succeeded with the longtime fans of the original 2006 Prada movie, it also captured the attention of a whole new generation of moviegoers who are seeing these beloved characters on the grandeur of the big screen for the first time."
Aron continued, "What we are seeing in 2026 is unmistakable. When studios bring compelling, well-marketed films to the big screen, audiences respond in a big way by heading in droves to movie theatres to experience the magic and joy that we offer. In just the past seven weeks alone, four different films already have opened with a gross above $75 million domestically, and we are only at the very start of the summer moviegoing season."
The positioning frames 2026 box office performance as validation of theatrical exhibition's continued relevance amid evolving entertainment distribution models. The consistency of major openings provides exhibitors with predictable traffic patterns and revenue planning capabilities.
Summer Pipeline and Forward Momentum
"That is a powerful indicator also of what is immediately ahead, as blockbuster movie after blockbuster movie after blockbuster movie is set to dazzle moviegoers throughout the coming summer months," Aron said. "We are proud to be at the center of what has been, and what we firmly expect will continue to be, nothing less than a cultural moment and global phenomenon. Accordingly, we look forward to welcoming tens and tens of millions of moviegoers to our theatres all summer long."
The strong box office momentum is expected to continue over the next few weeks as titles like Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour (Live in 3D) (May 8), Mortal Kombat II (May 8), The Sheep Detectives (May 8), the re-release of Top Gun: Maverick (May 13), and Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 22) all arrive at AMC Theatres during May. Similarly, the many movies being released only in theatres in June, July, and August also hold great promise.
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AMC operates as the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe, and the largest throughout the world with approximately 855 theatres and 9,640 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by deploying its signature power-recliner seats, delivering enhanced food and beverage choices, generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, website, and mobile apps, offering premium large format experiences, and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. Additional information is available at amctheatres.com.