Typically it’s the fanboys who fire off summer, but this year it’s the fangirls as 20th Century Studios/Disney’s anticipated The Devil Wears Prada 2 looks to keep the box office pizzazz going after the success of Lionsgate’s Michael. Prada 2 is looking at a $73 million-$80 million domestic start for what could be a near $180M worldwide debut in an offshore footprint that’s 100%.
Essentially, a $100M international opening worthy of applause.
While domestic tracking has risen to $73M, U.S./Canada presales of $20M indicate that an $80M start is in store for the sequel at 4,150 theaters. Those advance ticket sales are ahead of both Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary ($80.5M opening) and Dune: Part Two ($82.5M). Prada 2, which is arriving in theaters close to 20 years after the original, reteams that pic’s director David Frankel with franchise cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt
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