What We’re Watching: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Grosses $43 Million to Lead Box Office

Sequel to the 2006 fashion industry comedy held the top spot in its second weekend in North American theaters
Published on May 10, 2026

“The Devil Wears Prada 2” held onto the top spot at the box office in its second weekend in North American theaters, taking in another $43 million this weekend, according to industry estimates released Sunday.

The sequel to 2006’s comedic drama about the fashion industry, in which Meryl Streep plays a character loosely based on longtime Vogue editor Anna Wintour, narrowly beat out “Mortal Kombat II,” which opened with $40 million, Comscore reported.

“Michael,” the biopic about Michael Jackson starring the late pop superstar’s nephew Jaafar Jeremiah Jackson, grossed $36.5 million Friday through Sunday in its third weekend.

“The Sheep Detectives,” a family comedy and murder mystery from Amazon/MGM Studios that blends live action and computer-generated imagery, opened in fourth place with $15.9 million.

“Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)” opened with $7.5 million. The concert film was co-directed by James Cameron and Eilish, the LA-born music superstar, and features footage from her 2025 tour.

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” was sixth with $6.6 million in its sixth weekend, and has now grossed over $412 million in the United States and Canada.

Rounding out the top 10 releases were “Project Hail Mary” ($6 million), “Hokum” ($3.3 million), “Deep Water” ($780,274) and “Animal Farm” ($663,624).