On at this time’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Field Workplace section, Selection’s Jack Dunn breaks down the eye-popping opening weekend for 20th Century’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and a strong week 2 hold for last week’s surprise hit, “Michael.” The triumphant return of Miranda Priestly and Co. provides momentum and variety to what has been a surprisingly robust spring on the multiplexes.
“Devil Wears Prada 2” topped $233 million worldwide with a powerful opening within the U.S. and overseas. The massive turnout for the grownup drama that may be a sequel to the beloved 2006 movie is one other signal of consistency on the field workplace that has been lacking in recent times. The one-two-three-four punch of Amazon MGM’s “Project Hail Mary,” Common/Illumination’s “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” Lionsgate’s “Michael” and now Disney/twentieth Century’s “Devil Wears Prada 2” has been an excellent warmup for the summer season months.
“If you’re Disney and 20th Century Studios, you’re definitely popping some bubbly this weekend for sure,” says Jack Dunn, Selection‘s affiliate net editor, who helps cowl field workplace. “With $77 million domestically and a whopping $156 million overseas, for a total of $233 million — I guess ‘gird your loins’ and all those quotes translate to any language, because that is a stellar number for overseas.”
“Michael’s” drop of simply 44% in its second weekend was additionally notable for the Michael Jackson musical biopic.
“The holding power is really blowing people away. It looks like this movie is sticking around,” Dunn says.
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