The Devil Wears Prada 2 projected to make $90 million in opening weekend

The theatrical market has received a significant boost this weekend as The Devil Wears Prada 2 and the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, delivered a powerful one-two punch to the charts. The fashion-forward sequel made a spectacular debut, raking in $32.5 million on its opening Friday across North America, with projections suggesting a weekend total of up to $90 million.

Original stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway returned for the sequel, which sees Andy Sachs reuniting with the formidable Miranda Priestly at Runway magazine. This nostalgia-fuelled return has far outpaced the 2006 original's opening, proving that the demand for high-fashion drama remains as sharp as ever.

Meanwhile, the biopic Michael fell to second place but remains a formidable contender. Bringing in $14.4 million on its second Friday, the film is on track to reach a domestic total of $180 million by Sunday. Experts suggest it has a strong chance of surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody to become the highest-grossing musical biopic of all time.

With other releases like Andy Serkis's Animal Farm and the horror film Hokum also entering the fray, the weekend confirms that star-driven narratives and iconic legacies are currently the safest bets for cinema success