‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Struts to $115M as ‘Michael’ Tops $413M

Summer arrived with a hard box-office stomp, and two titles now sit at the center of the global conversation.

Reports indicate The Devil Wears Prada 2, from 20th Century Studios/Disney, has reached $114.6 million worldwide through yesterday, giving the sequel an early surge as it rolls out across major markets. The international haul stands at $82.1 million from 51 markets so far, with North America making up the rest. The pace matters because earlier projections suggested the film could hit $180 million worldwide by tomorrow, putting fresh attention on whether the movie can sustain its momentum through the weekend.

At the same time, Michael continues to prove it has real staying power. The film has now pushed beyond a $413 million global cume, a figure that signals more than opening-week curiosity. It suggests audiences still show up for event cinema when a release cuts across borders and keeps drawing interest after the first rush.

Two very different movies now tell the same story: global audiences still turn out in force when a title feels like an event.

Together, the numbers offer a clean snapshot of the season. One film storms into theaters on sequel recognition and international interest; the other keeps dancing deep into its run. Studios watch this pattern closely because summer wins rarely come from one market alone. They come from broad turnout, repeat business, and a release strategy that travels.

The next 48 hours will sharpen the picture. If The Devil Wears Prada 2 closes the gap toward the projected $180 million worldwide opening, it could lock in blockbuster status quickly. If Michael keeps adding to its already massive cume, it will strengthen the case that longevity matters as much as launch. Either way, the global box office has sent a clear early-summer message: audiences have started spending, and the industry will chase that signal hard.