More Than 4.4 Million Guests at AMC Theatres and ODEON Cinemas Affirm That Big Opening Weekends Are Staying in Fashion in 2026, as THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Scores a Reported $233 Million Worldwide to Kick off the “Summer Moviegoing Season”
With a reported domestic haul of $77 million, including Thursday preview shows, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 becomes the fifth title in 2026 to open to at least $60 million domestically; it’s the fourth movie to open with at least a $75 million domestic gross in just the past seven weeks
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 follows MICHAEL, THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE, PROJECT HAIL MARY, AND SCREAM 7 in scoring a blockbuster-like opening weekend in 2026
More than 4.4 million moviegoers watched a movie at AMC Theatres from Thursday, April 30, through Sunday, May 3
While THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 handbag popcorn bucket sold out quickly, AMC is offering guests a chance to pre-order their own
LEAWOOD, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, again welcomed audiences numbering in the millions to its theatres across the U.S. and internationally this weekend. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 delivered a stylish and standout global debut to kick off the summer moviegoing season, generally regarded as beginning with the first weekend in May.
These reported opening numbers for THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 include Friday through Sunday attendance figures, along with its Thursday preview screenings.
As a result of the film’s media-reported $233 million global debut, combined with continued strength from recent releases, especially the Michael Jackson biopic MICHAEL, more than 4.4 million moviegoers attended films at AMC locations in the United States and at ODEON Cinemas internationally from Thursday, April 30, through Sunday, May 3. This strong start to the summer moviegoing season further underscores the continued momentum at the box office in 2026.
Among the many highlights of the weekend was the fervent guest response to THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 handbag popcorn bucket. These limited-edition collectibles sold out almost immediately on Thursday, with strong demand from moviegoers across the country. To meet that demand, AMC is offering guests who missed out an opportunity to pre-order the handbag popcorn bucket at: https://amctheatresshop.com/collections/the-devil-wears-prada-2. Orders are expected to arrive later this summer.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 is the fourth movie to exceed a domestic gross of $75 million on its opening weekend in just the past seven weeks, joining MICHAEL, THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE and PROJECT HAIL MARY.
Together, these films highlight the growing consistency of major theatrical openings and the strength of the current content pipeline.
AMC Chairman and CEO Adam Aron commented:
“We congratulate the talented filmmakers, cast, and crew behind THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2, along with our partners at Disney and 20th Century Studios, on delivering a film that clearly resonated with audiences around the world. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 not only succeeded with the longtime fans of the original 2006 Prada movie, it also captured the attention of a whole new generation of moviegoers who are seeing these beloved characters on the grandeur of the big screen for the first time.”
Aron continued:
“What we are seeing in 2026 is unmistakable. When studios bring compelling, well-marketed films to the big screen, audiences respond in a big way by heading in droves to movie theatres to experience the magic and joy that we offer. In just the past seven weeks alone, four different films already have opened with a gross above $75 million domestically, and we are only at the very start of the summer moviegoing season. That is a powerful indicator also of what is immediately ahead, as blockbuster movie after blockbuster movie after blockbuster movie is set to dazzle moviegoers throughout the coming summer months. We are proud to be at the center of what has been, and what we firmly expect will continue to be, nothing less than a cultural moment and global phenomenon. Accordingly, we look forward to welcoming tens and tens of millions of moviegoers to our theatres all summer long.”
The strong box office momentum is expected to continue over the next few weeks as titles like BILLIE EILISH: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT – THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D) (May 8); MORTAL KOMBAT II (May 8); THE SHEEP DETECTIVES (May 8); the re-release of TOP GUN: MAVERICK (May 13); and STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU (May 22) all arrive at AMC Theatres during May. Showtimes and tickets are available at amctheatres.com and the AMC mobile app.
Similarly, the many superb movies being released only in theatres in June, July and August also hold great promise. A big summer is coming soon to a theatre near you.
About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 855 theatres and 9,640 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, website, and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. For more information, visit amctheatres.com
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