The Devil Wears Prada 2 has overtaken Zack Snyder's Justice League on the all-time box office charts, earning $663.9 million and landing as the 176th highest-grossing film ever, according to industry tracking data.. The sequel, released in 2026, reunites stars Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep as Andy Sachs and Miranda Priestly, navigating the decline of traditional publishing. Its success marks a rare instance of a fashion-driven legacy film outperforming a major superhero entry.

The $663.9 million milestone and what it toppled

As reported by box office analysts, The Devil Wears Prada 2's gross surpassed Zack Snyder's Justice League — the director's 2021 recut that grossed less than its theatrical predecessor. The original Justice League (2017), heavily reshot by Joss Whedon, earned $657.9 million worldwide. Snyder's version, while critically appreciated, never matched that initial theatrical run. The Prada sequel's $663.9 million now eclipses both, a feat made more striking given its reported $100 million production budget — a fraction of typical superhero film costs.

Why a sequel about magazines beat superhero franchises

The film's performance highlights a broader trend: legacy sequels with strong brand loyalty and critical acclaim can thrive alongside — or even outpace — genre blockbusters. the source notes the sequel holds a 77% critics score and 84% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with positive word-of-mouth driving sustained sales. screenRant's Brandon Zachary called it a "winning sequel." This is not an isolated case; 2025 saw similar wins for Top Gun: Maverick and Avatar: The Way of Water, suggesting audiences increasingly reward familiar, character-driven stories over spectacle-heavy franchises.

The $100 million budget that made hundreds of millions in profit

With marketing costs pushing the break-even point to $200–$250 million, the sequel has already generated profits in the hundreds of millions, according to the report. That profitability underscores a key industry math: mid-budget films (under $150 million) with built-in IP can deliver better return on investment than $300 million superhero gambits. The film now eyes The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2's $664.9 million gross, a target within reach if current momentum holds.

Who is the unnamed buyer? (The sequel question remains open)

The source does not identify any formal sequel announcement, though director David Frankel's return and the film's narrative — Andy helping Miranda adapt to a digital-first era — leaves room for continuation. What remains unknown: whether the studio will capitalize on this success with a third installment, or if the cast will return given their high-profile schedules. Additionally, the report does not address how much the film earned from international markets versus domestic, a key metric for assessing franchise durability.

An echo of 2024's industry recalibration

The Devil Wears Prada 2's achievement mirrors a pattern seen in 2024, when several non-franchise dramas and comedies outperformed superhero films. The shift suggests Hollywood may be rethinking its reliance on caped crusaders, as audiences seek narratives with emotional resonance and cultural commentary. The film's focus on the decline of magazine publishing — a timely topic in the age of digital disruption — gives it a thematic weight that pure escapism lacks. The source notes positive reviews praising its ambition and charm, reinforcing that a well-made sequel can bridge nostalgia and relevance.