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Director Leaves Door Open For Possible Third Franchise Film

PUBLISHED May 9, 2026, 4:07 AM ET

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Los Angeles. Director David Frankel told Variety on May 9 he would not definitively rule out a third The Devil Wears Prada film after the recent sequel reunited original stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci nearly 20 years after the 2006 release and received a strong audience response. North American box office data this week showed the sequel remained number one in its second weekend with an estimated three-day cume of $43 million; after ten days it has grossed $144.8 million in North America and $433.2 million worldwide. The film's commercial performance has prompted fan discussion and left future development contingent on studio decisions and opportunity.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2006 — Original The Devil Wears Prada released.
Nearly 20 years later — Original cast reunited for the 2026 sequel.
May 9, 2026 — ANI reports Frankel's comments saying he won't rule out another film.
May 10, 2026 — Comscore reports estimated $43M three-day cume; The Star publishes figures.
May 11, 2026 — Bernama/Xinhua reports $144.8M North America and $433.2M worldwide after ten days.

News Intelligence

If you're a fan of The Devil Wears Prada, there's a chance for another sequel. Director David Frankel hasn't ruled it out. The recent sequel's success could sway studio decisions. Keep an eye on official announcements for updates.

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Who Benefited

Major studios including 20th Century Studios, the returning cast, and theater chains benefited from strong ticket sales and renewed franchise interest following the sequel's box office performance.

Who Impacted

Smaller independent releases and films with fewer screens earned comparatively less revenue and visibility during the reported weekend dominated by major studio releases.

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Articles Published:: 4
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 4
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Major studios including 20th Century Studios, the returning cast, and theater chains benefited from strong ticket sales and renewed franchise interest following the sequel's box office performance.

Who Impacted

Smaller independent releases and films with fewer screens earned comparatively less revenue and visibility during the reported weekend dominated by major studio releases.