El Diavolo Veste Prada Two Breaks Italian Box Office with Record Audience

Published on May 12, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

The sequel to the 2006 classic, once again directed by David Frankel, has achieved a historic opening in Italy. With Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprising their roles, the film premiered on April 29 and surpassed one million viewers in just three days, marking a milestone for dramatic comedy cinema in the country.

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada 2, breaking box office records in Italy.

The technical engine behind Miranda Priestly's return 🎬

The production used advanced motion capture techniques to recreate Streep's precise gestures in office scenes, combined with a dynamic LED lighting system that simulates Milan's natural light. The post-production team applied spectral color correction to maintain the cold palette characteristic of the first installment, while Dolby Atmos surround sound enhances the rapid dialogues and the iconic sound of heels on marble.

When Prada becomes a matter of state 👠

Italians have queued for up to three hours to see a fashion editor who reminds them of their boss, but with better wardrobe. Meanwhile, critics speculate whether the record is due to nostalgia or because the audience mistook the movie theater for a seasonal runway. What is certain is that, for the first time, more people have seen Meryl Streep frown than Serie A matches.