The Devil Wears Prada Franchise Surpasses $1 Billion at Global Box Office
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Anthony D'Alessandro
Crackles when you bite it. Shows the baker did the work.
Summary
The Devil Wears Prada franchise has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, driven by the success of its sequel which has earned $676M worldwide in its seventh week. The sequel, produced for $100M, has grossed $217.9M domestically. The original 2006 film based on Lauren Weisberger's novel earned $326.5M. The article highlights how well-executed nostalgia continues to drive significant box office returns.
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The original 2006 comedy based on Lauren Weisberger's New York Times bestselling novel finaled at $326.5M in reported currency.
Nostalgia, especially when well done a second time around, means mountains at the box office
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