According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated computer network, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ climbed to the top of the real-time reservation rankings as of 3:50 PM on the 5th, overtaking ‘Super Mario Galaxy,’ which had held the #1 spot for four consecutive days. With growing interest from domestic audiences, the film is expected to maintain its momentum as it reclaims the lead in its second week of release.
The global hype is just as intense! According to Box Office Mojo, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ recorded approximately $233.6 million in worldwide opening weekend earnings. This figure surpasses the opening performances of Meryl Streep’s ‘Mamma Mia! 2’ (approx. $90 million) and Emily Blunt’s ‘Oppenheimer’ (approx. $180.4 million), marking the highest opening in both actors’ respective filmographies.
In ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ the legendary editor-in-chief of ‘Runway,’ Miranda, and Andy, who returns as a planning editor after 20 years, reunite with Emily, who has become an executive at a luxury brand. The story follows their journey to regain control of the fashion industry within a completely transformed media landscape, putting their entire careers on the line. Since its release, audiences have been deeply moved by the story and its message, which perfectly reflect the trends of the modern era.
Following the success of the first film, praise continues to pour in from audiences across all generations. Fans of the original shared their excitement, with comments like “Class is eternal,” “If the first movie was about expanding brilliantly, the second is about converging brilliantly,” and “I got chills from the start because it captured the vibe of that era perfectly.” Others found personal meaning in the characters, saying, “I saw myself becoming Miranda from Andy over the last 20 years” and “This movie reminded me why I first started loving the work I do.” Even those who haven’t seen the first film are finding the plot immersive, especially the characters’ struggle to overcome the crisis of a digitalizing media environment. Viewers praised the “genuine humanity amidst the glamour,” the “coolness of aging while maintaining professional expertise,” and the film’s reflections on corporate life and the AI era. By touching on career struggles, growth, and true value in a rapidly changing world, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is continuing its success through strong word-of-mouth.
Having reclaimed the #1 spot in real-time reservations, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is expected to take over the overall box office #1 position starting the 6th, a weekday when the primary audience for ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ (children and families) typically decreases. All eyes are on whether it can successfully dethrone ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ as it expands its appeal from family audiences to all age groups.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is currently playing in theaters nationwide.
