Disney’s $326M Adaptation Of Bestselling Novel Sees Massive Streaming Resurgence At The Perfect Time

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With the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in cinemas, the original The Devil Wears Prada is suddenly very popular on streaming platforms. ScreenRant reports that JustWatch has data explaining this increase in views.

According to the latest data from a global streaming guide, the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada is currently the second most popular movie on streaming services in the United States. Its popularity isn’t limited to the U.S., though – the movie is also a top 5 hit in ten other countries, including the UK, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Brazil, Australia, and Argentina.

Besides The Devil Wears Prada, the other movies currently in the top five most-watched in the US have either recently finished their theatrical runs (The Housemaid and Marty Supreme) or were released directly on streaming platforms (Apex). The Devil Wears Prada‘s presence as a catalog title – meaning it’s been available for a while – suggests a new and noteworthy shift in viewing habits, as noted by Mike Pearce, a streaming data analyst at JustWatch.

The return to movie theaters is boosting the entire entertainment industry. Recent film releases are sparking renewed interest in older movies, as people enjoy revisiting classics at home before going back to the cinema.

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Everyone is clearly thrilled about the new movie starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway! The Devil Wears Prada 2 has already earned $10 million from early showings, and its popularity doesn’t seem to be fading. According to ScreenRant, data from Diesel Labs shows it’s the most anticipated film of May. Plus, a recent survey at CinemaCon revealed it’s the fifth most anticipated movie of 2026 overall, and the top choice among female movie fans on JustWatch.

The success of releasing a movie in theaters and its original counterpart on streaming at the same time is encouraging for the future of movie theaters. We expect to see this happen again with other popular sequels this year, such as Toy Story 2.

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2026-05-01 21:20