2026 has been an enormous 12 months for Anne Hathaway, and her profitable run is sure to proceed with a brand new launch for her $1 billion franchise. Hathaway has become a reliable movie star over the many years, proving she will be able to carry blockbusters and ship Oscar-worthy performances. However after slowing down a bit in the course of the 2020s, she’s within the midst of the busiest stretch of her profession.
Hathaway has already starred in a number of films this 12 months, with The Odyssey the most recent. She has a key function in Christopher Nolan’s fantasy epic as Penelope. Not solely has she earned early Oscar buzz for her stellar efficiency, however she’s additionally performed a component within the film’s substantial field workplace success. With over $650 million earned already, The Odyssey very nicely could turn into Hathaway’s highest-grossing film.
Audiences are going to get much more of the actress all through the remainder of the 12 months, too. She nonetheless has The Finish of Oak Road and Verity on the docket. As soon as the latter debuts, Hathaway will have headlined five movies in 2026. They may add to an unbelievable 12 months that is already introduced her vital acclaim and strengthened her place as one among Hollywood’s greatest feminine stars.
As we speak, Hathaway has one other key launch, as The Devil Wears Prada 2 formally hits streaming. The extremely anticipated sequel debuted in theaters in Might, however it’s solely immediately, July 29, that it will possibly now be seen on streaming by way of Disney+ and Hulu. It is a main new avenue for individuals to hunt out the sequel after it carried out so nicely on the large display.
The Satan Wears Prada 2 Gave Anne Hathaway A $1 Billion Franchise
Earlier than making its streaming debut, The Satan Wears Prada 2 was a field workplace smash hit for Disney, Hathaway, and everybody else concerned within the film. Expectations have been excessive that audiences would nonetheless join with the franchise regardless of 20 years passing because the first movie, and that proved to be very a lot true. The Devil Wears Prada 2 finished its box office run with a $690 million international gross.
That’s greater than double what 2006’s The Satan Wears Prada made, not adjusted for inflation. The unique movie made $326 million worldwide. So when the sequel’s field workplace is added in, The Satan Wears Prada turns into a $1 billion franchise for all, together with Hathaway, who performs the lead, Andy.
|
Film |
Home Field Workplace |
Worldwide Field Workplace |
Complete Field Workplace |
|---|---|---|---|
|
The Satan Wears Prada (2006) |
$124,740,460 |
$201,810,882 |
$326,590,782 |
|
The Satan Wears Prada 2 (2026) |
$220,556,651 |
$470,342,000 |
$690,898,651 |
|
Franchise Complete |
$345,297,111 |
$672,152,882 |
$1,017,489,433 |
This makes The Satan Wears Prada the primary billion-dollar franchise of Hathaway’s profession. She hasn’t returned to many roles, with the Rio animated films her most notable recurring half beforehand. Now that The Satan Wears Prada has reached this franchise field workplace milestone, it is going to be fascinating to see if Hathaway and firm make this a correct trilogy sooner or later.
The Satan Wears Prada 2 Is Poised For Extra Success On Streaming
The prospects of The Satan Wears Prada 3 taking place look favorable after the sequel’s field workplace success, however its new streaming launch can even turn into an element. The film clearly struck a chord with its audience, and the provision it has on Disney+ and Hulu ought to carry an inflow of latest viewers.
The Satan Wears Prada 2 will inevitably rise to the highest of Disney+ and Hulu’s charts, presumably as quickly as tomorrow. There are actually followers of the unique who by no means made it to theaters to see the sequel. Others could use the streaming launch as a chance to look at it repeatedly. Some may not have even realized The Satan Wears Prada 2 was made till they see it on the streaming apps.
Contemplating the favorable critiques the sequel obtained and its spectacular starpower, The Satan Wears Prada 2 ought to observe up its field workplace efficiency with sturdy streaming viewership. That can solely additional incentivize Disney to determine if they’ll get Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt again for a 3rd.
The Satan Wears Prada 2‘s arrival on Disney+ and Hulu can simply cement its standing as one among Disney’s greatest 2026 hits.
- Launch Date
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Might 1, 2026
- Runtime
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120 Minutes
- Director
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David Frankel
- Writers
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Aline Brosh McKenna, Lauren Weisberger
- Producers
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Wendy Finerman
