The fashion world just scored a major win over outer space. The Devil Wears Prada 2, the long-awaited sequel starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, has officially pushed past Christopher Nolan’s science fiction film Interstellar at the domestic box office.
As of June 2, 2026, the sequel has collected $209 million in the United States and Canada. Nolan’s 2014 film, which also stars Hathaway, ended its domestic run with $203 million. This means the new movie now holds the higher spot on the domestic charts, proving that audiences still love the story of Andy Sachs and Miranda Priestly.
A Fashionable Victory 20 Years Later
The movie hit theaters on May 1, 2026, almost exactly 20 years after the original film became a cultural touchstone. Directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, the sequel catches up with Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), who is now a senior executive trying to help Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) keep Runway magazine alive in a difficult media world.
The comeback of the main cast—including Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci—brought in audiences across generations. Emily Blunt, who was nominated for an Oscar for Nolan’s Oppenheimer, plays a key role alongside Kenneth Branagh, who has appeared in several of Nolan’s movies like Dunkirk and Tenet.
By the Numbers: How the Sequel Beat a Sci-Fi Classic
While Interstellar made significantly more money worldwide ($774 million total), The Devil Wears Prada 2 is performing strongly right now. The sequel has earned $456 million internationally, bringing its worldwide total to $666 million.
Currently, the film ranks as the fourth highest-grossing movie of 2026. It sits behind The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ($991M), the Michael Jackson biopic ($857M), and Project Hail Mary ($677M). For Anne Hathaway, this is only the fourth movie of her career to cross the half-billion dollar mark worldwide, placing her alongside hits like The Dark Knight Rises and Alice in Wonderland.
- Domestic Gross (Prada 2): $209 million and rising
- Domestic Gross (Interstellar): $203 million (Lifetime)
- Global Gross (Prada 2): $666 million
- Global Gross (Interstellar): $774 million
Critics and Fans Are Agreeing for Once
The sequel has received surprisingly solid reviews. It currently holds a 78% score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, which is actually slightly higher than the 75% score of the original 2006 film. Audience scores are even higher, sitting at 84%.
Critics have pointed to Meryl Streep’s performance as the main highlight. Many reviews state that she slides back into the role of Miranda Priestly with ease, mixing high fashion with smart comments about today’s news and social media world. While some critics feel the story is a bit repetitive, most agree the movie is fun and made specifically for the fans who waited 20 years for it.
“The movie is less a workplace comedy than a clothes horse, elevated by a classy cast.” – David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
Star Cameos and Cut Scenes
The film is packed with famous faces from both Hollywood and the fashion industry. Lady Gaga appears in the film and even contributed a new song titled “Runway” to the soundtrack.
However, not everyone made the final cut. Sydney Sweeney filmed a three-minute scene with Emily Blunt, but it was removed during editing. Insiders say the scene was cut because it did not fit well with the flow of the movie’s opening sequence. Test audiences also reportedly questioned why Andy would need a roommate in this new chapter of her life, leading to the removal of Conrad Ricamora’s role. Despite these cuts, other big names like Donatella Versace, Naomi Campbell, and Heidi Klum still appear.
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What This Means for Anne Hathaway and Christopher Nolan
This box office moment is interesting because of the timing. Anne Hathaway and Christopher Nolan just finished working together on The Odyssey, which is set to hit theaters on July 17, 2026. That film marks their third collaboration after The Dark Knight Rises (2012).
While The Devil Wears Prada 2 has beaten Interstellar in the U.S., Nolan’s upcoming epic will likely bring the two stars back to the top of the charts later this summer. For now, the return of Miranda Priestly is proving that a well-loved classic can still win at the box office without needing superheroes or spaceships.
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