"The Devil Wears Prada 2" Makes a Splash on Disney+

With an unleashing of couture and sass, the much-anticipated sequel, "The Devil Wears Prada 2" strutted its way to 15.2 million views worldwide in its first five days debut on Disney+ and Hulu. These figures, akin to a stunning runway look, were derived by taking the total streaming time of the movie and dividing it by its 119-minute runtime.

The Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway starring sequel has pulled back its velvet curtain to unveil an opening act that overpowered any in the Disney streaming channels' history since the launch of "Deadpool & Wolverine" in 2024. Although Disney kept the exact figures under wraps for the Marvel Universe installment's five-day stint, it did share that the superhero flick managed to snag 19.4 million views in six days. Thus, the gap between it and "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is probably not as gaping as the 4.2 million difference may suggest when comparing the initial five days of streaming.

On the topic of notable numbers, it's worth mentioning that "The Devil Wears Prada 2", similar to its Marvel predecessor, was a sweetheart in theaters before it waltzed onto the streaming stage. The movie raked in a whopping $220.6 million domestically and an impressive $691.4 million worldwide, all on a budget that was a fraction of the profits, sitting at $100 million. It's even more remarkable when considering that its box office success poured over into its digital presence, showcasing a double whammy of a far-reaching theater audience and an expansive streamer viewership, months after its initial release.

With Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway leading the pack once again, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt reprise their iconic roles from the original "The Devil Wears Prada". Joining the collection of classics, we have some fresh faces including Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley and B.J. Novak adding extra oomph to the ensemble. The sequel, thrilling as the first, was directed by David Frankel and penned by Aline Brosh McKenna - they've once again brought to life the charismatic characters from Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel, a spicy tell-all from her time as Anna Wintour's right-hand at Vogue.