2026 has been a huge year for Anne Hathaway, and her successful run is bound to continue with a new release for her $1 billion franchise. Hathaway has become a reliable movie star over the decades, proving she can carry blockbusters and deliver Oscar-worthy performances. But after slowing down a bit during the 2020s, she’s in the midst of the busiest stretch of her career.

Hathaway has already starred in multiple movies this year, with The Odyssey the latest. She has a key role in Christopher Nolan’s fantasy epic as Penelope. Not only has she earned early Oscar buzz for her stellar performance, but she’s also played a part in the movie’s substantial box office success. With over $650 million earned already, The Odyssey very well may become Hathaway’s highest-grossing movie.

Audiences are going to get even more of the actress throughout the rest of the year, too. She still has The End of Oak Street and Verity on the docket. Once the latter debuts, Hathaway will have headlined five movies in 2026. They will add to an incredible year that’s already brought her critical acclaim and strengthened her position as one of Hollywood’s biggest female stars.

Today, Hathaway has another key release, as The Devil Wears Prada 2 officially hits streaming. The highly anticipated sequel debuted in theaters in May, but it’s only today, July 29, that it can now be seen on streaming through Disney+ and Hulu. It’s a major new avenue for people to seek out the sequel after it performed so well on the big screen.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Gave Anne Hathaway A $1 Billion Franchise

Before making its streaming debut, The Devil Wears Prada 2 was a box office smash hit for Disney, Hathaway, and everyone else involved in the movie. Expectations were high that audiences would still connect with the franchise despite 20 years passing since the first film, and that proved to be very much true. The Devil Wears Prada 2 finished its box office run with a $690 million global gross.

That is more than double what 2006’s The Devil Wears Prada made, not adjusted for inflation. The original film made $326 million worldwide. So when the sequel’s box office is added in, The Devil Wears Prada becomes a $1 billion franchise for all, including Hathaway, who plays the lead, Andy.

This makes The Devil Wears Prada the first billion-dollar franchise of Hathaway’s career. She hasn’t returned to many roles, with the Rio animated movies her most notable recurring part previously. Now that The Devil Wears Prada has reached this franchise box office milestone, it will be fascinating to see if Hathaway and company make this a proper trilogy at some point.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is Poised For More Success On Streaming

The prospects of The Devil Wears Prada 3 happening look favorable after the sequel’s box office success, but its new streaming release can also become a factor. The movie clearly struck a chord with its target audience, and the availability it has on Disney+ and Hulu should bring an influx of new viewers.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 will inevitably rise to the top of Disney+ and Hulu’s charts, presumably as soon as tomorrow. There are certainly fans of the original who never made it to theaters to see the sequel. Others may use the streaming release as an opportunity to watch it again and again. Some might not have even realized The Devil Wears Prada 2 was made until they see it on the streaming apps.

Considering the favorable reviews the sequel received and its impressive starpower, The Devil Wears Prada 2 should follow up its box office performance with strong streaming viewership. That will only further incentivize Disney to figure out if they can get Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt back for a third.

The Devil Wears Prada 2‘s arrival on Disney+ and Hulu can just cement its status as one of Disney’s biggest 2026 hits.

Release Date

May 1, 2026

Runtime

120 Minutes

Director

David Frankel

Writers

Aline Brosh McKenna, Lauren Weisberger

Producers

Wendy Finerman