‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Leads as Summer Box Office Heats Up

Summer hit the gas this weekend, and the box office answered with two clear signals: audiences showed up in force for The Devil Wears Prada 2, and they did not abandon Michael after its debut.

Early box office reports indicate The Devil Wears Prada 2 is tracking toward a domestic opening between $75 million and $80 million, a result that puts it at the center of the weekend conversation and gives theaters the kind of headline launch they want at the start of summer. The film arrived with brand recognition and clear commercial momentum, and those factors appear to have translated into immediate turnout.

The weekend’s biggest story is not just one strong opener — it’s the sense that moviegoers may be settling into a broader summer rhythm.

That second part of the story belongs to Michael. Reports suggest the Lionsgate release is heading for roughly $51 million with a 48% drop, a hold that stands out in a season when sharp week-two declines often define the market. A result like that points to durable interest, not just opening-week curiosity, and it gives exhibitors another needed boost as the summer corridor begins to fill out.

The larger takeaway reaches beyond any single title. This weekend was expected to top the comparable period from last year, and these numbers help explain why. One film delivered a splashy launch, while another showed enough staying power to keep the overall market elevated. That combination matters more than a one-off spike because it suggests audiences may support both fresh arrivals and recent releases at the same time.

Now the question shifts from whether summer can open strong to whether it can keep building. Final grosses will sharpen the picture, but the early read already matters: a major debut and a sturdy hold give the season a healthier foundation than a single breakout ever could. If upcoming releases maintain that balance, theaters could turn an encouraging weekend into sustained momentum.