AMC Entertainment again welcomed audiences numbering in the millions to its theaters across the U.S. and internationally this weekend, kicking off the summer movie season in style with a mix of new releases—namely The Devil Wears Prada 2—and holdovers, particularly the Michael Jackson biopic Michael. Over the Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 3 period, more than 4.4 million moviegoers attended films at AMC locations in the United States and at ODEON Cinemas internationally.
Among the many highlights of the weekend was the fervent guest response to The Devil Wears Prada 2 handbag popcorn bucket. These limited-edition collectibles sold out almost immediately on Thursday, with strong demand from moviegoers across the country.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is the fourth movie to exceed a domestic gross of $75 million on its opening weekend in just the past seven weeks, joining Michael, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Project Hail Mary.
Together, these films highlight the growing consistency of major theatrical openings and the strength of the current content pipeline.
AMC Chairman and CEO Adam Aron commented:
“We congratulate the talented filmmakers, cast, and crew behind The Devil Wears Prada 2, along with our partners at Disney and 20th Century Studios, on delivering a film that clearly resonated with audiences around the world. The Devil Wears Prada 2 not only succeeded with the longtime fans of the original 2006 Prada movie, it also captured the attention of a whole new generation of moviegoers who are seeing these beloved characters on the grandeur of the big screen for the first time.”
Aron continued:
“What we are seeing in 2026 is unmistakable. When studios bring compelling, well-marketed films to the big screen, audiences respond in a big way by heading in droves to movie theaters to experience the magic and joy that we offer. In just the past seven weeks alone, four different films already have opened with a gross above $75 million domestically, and we are only at the very start of the summer moviegoing season. That is a powerful indicator also of what is immediately ahead, as blockbuster movie after blockbuster movie after blockbuster movie is set to dazzle moviegoers throughout the coming summer months. We are proud to be at the center of what has been, and what we firmly expect will continue to be, nothing less than a cultural moment and global phenomenon. Accordingly, we look forward to welcoming tens and tens of millions of moviegoers to our theaters all summer long.”
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