‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Very Chic With $233M+ WW, ‘Michael’ Dances The Weekend Away To Near $424M Cume; ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Nears $900M – Global Box Office Update
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- Devil Wears Prada 2 opened with $156.6M offshore and $77M domestic, totaling $233.6M worldwide, the second‑best Hollywood debut YTD.
- Super Mario Galaxy Movie leads 2026 with $372.5M worldwide, surpassing Devil Wears Prada 2 and holding the top debut spot.
- Michael topped the box office in several European markets (France, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands) where Devil Wears Prada 2 placed second.
- Italy delivered the biggest offshore opening for Devil Wears Prada 2 at $16.6M, the fourth‑best ever for an MPA title.
- Japan saw Super Mario Galaxy Movie edge Devil Wears Prada 2 with $6.3M vs $6.1M, marking the second‑best opening in 2026 for an MPA title.
Why it matters: Disney/20th Century and Nintendo/Illumination each capture over $200M in new revenue, boosting shareholder earnings and reinforcing the viability of big‑budget sequels and franchise films amid global geopolitical and energy disruptions.
