Can Devil Wears Prada 2 Strut to a Massive Opening Weekend?

This weekend is shaping up to be a busy one at the box office, especially if you skew a little older or have a taste for sequels and unexpected adaptations. Let me walk you through what’s hitting theaters and how the numbers are likely to shake out—there are a few surprises.

Prada’s Back—But Will It Break Records?

First up: The Devil Wears Prada 2. This one’s got a ton of buzz (and yes, we liked it), but if you’re expecting the sequel to match the original’s runaway success, you might want to dial down your expectations just a tad. Some industry folks have been whispering about the possibility of a $100 million opening weekend, but honestly, that sounds pretty optimistic given the film’s target demo.

Prada 2 is squarely aimed at an adult crowd—think people who don’t usually rush out to catch something the second it drops. That doesn’t mean it won’t clean up; it’s just not the kind of movie that churns out $100 million openings unless the stars truly align (which, let’s face it, is rare). Throw in some stiff competition for the same audience and, well, I’m expecting more of a ‘very solid, not earth-shattering’ debut.

Battle for the Box Office: Predictions & Competition

Here’s where it gets interesting. Michael is hanging around in its second weekend and just narrowly missed $100 million last week. Given that, there’s some real overlap with Prada 2 in terms of viewers, so both will be fighting for attention from the adult crowd who pick their movies carefully.

Meanwhile, on the family-friendly front, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is cruising along like a box office machine. It’s basically printing money at this point. And lurking close behind is Project Hail Mary—another domestic hit that just keeps going, though expect it to come in a bit lower this week.

The wild card? Animal Farm from Angel Studios. Yes, that Animal Farm. Andy Serkis is behind this new take on the Orwell classic, and even though the movie’s stirred up some controversy, their marketing team isn’t sleeping, and the cast has been doing the media rounds non-stop. Our critic actually thought it was great, for what it’s worth. That’s the only true newcomer in the top five.

Our Box Office Predictions

• Devil Wears Prada 2: $70 million
• Michael: $55 million
• The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: $10 million
• Project Hail Mary: $8 million
• Animal Farm: $6 million

What We’re Watching

So, it’s set to be a big weekend for movies, with some real variety on offer. Whether you’re up for classic lit, returning fashion devils, or plumber bros in space—it’s a good time to hit the theater. Let me know what you’ll be checking out.

'Some forecasters believe [Prada 2] has a shot at $100 million... I’m not sure I buy that. While there’s no doubt the sequel will do very well, it’s also targeting an older, adult audience — and one that doesn’t necessarily rush out to see movies on opening weekend.'

What’s your pick for the weekend? Drop your plans in the comments.