'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Earns $48 Billion on Opening Day, No. 1 in North America

A Legendary Runway Returns After 20 Years—A New Beginning

The film 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' reclaimed the top spot in 'North American box office' the moment it hit theaters, kicking off a major box-office surge. The reunion between Andy, who grew into a powerhouse of the fashion world, and the legendary editor Miranda has captured the attention of movie fans worldwide.

An Overwhelming Opening and a $48 Billion Myth

According to the U.S. entertainment outlet Variety, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', released on the 1st (local time), earned $32.5 million (about $48 billion) in revenue in just one day from 4,150 theaters across North America. Local box-office analysts project that cumulative earnings will near $90 million by the third day, the opening weekend. This is explosive box-office power that makes the 20-year hiatus seem meaningless.

A Flawless Return of the Original Cast and an Expanded World

Led by director 'David Frankel', who spearheaded the glory of the 2006 predecessor, core original members have returned flawlessly, including 'Meryl Streep', 'Anne Hathaway', 'Emily Blunt', and 'Stanley Tucci'. In this sequel, Andy Sachs, now established as a major figure in fashion journalism, pairs up with the editor of 'Runway', 'Miranda Priestly' (played by Meryl Streep), shedding light in depth on new conflicts and storytelling that unfold on a whole new level.

The Charge of the 'Michael' Biopic and the Battle for Box Office Dominance

Meanwhile, the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael', which had been No. 1 the previous week, fell to No. 2 after adding $14.4 million in revenue. However, the North American cumulative revenue of 'Michael' is expected to easily surpass $180 million starting this weekend. Variety analyzed that if current long-term audience momentum continues, it may even be possible to top the record set by 'Bohemian Rhapsody' (2018, $910 million), the highest-grossing music biopic of all time.

Besides these, 'Super Mario Galaxy', based on a video game; the horror thriller 'Hokkom'; and the big-budget SF epic 'Project Hale Mary' also lined up in the 3rd to 5th spots, signaling an intense competition at the theaters.