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Why upcoming sequel could succeed where woke Hollywood keeps failing
Why ‘Prada 2’ Could Succeed Where Woke Hollywood Keeps Failing
Some belated sequels crash and burn on arrival. Think “Zoolander 2,” “Blues Brothers 2000,” “Terminator: Dark Fate” and “Independence Day: Resurgence.”All duds or box office disappointments.“The Devil Wears Prada 2” won’t suffer that fate, despite the 20-year gap between the two films. In fact, the sequel might mimic another recent blockbuster that lured women back to theaters in droves.The 2023 smash “Barbie.”That film wasn’t just a box office juggernaut. It convinced women to dress up in the grand Barbie tradition to enjoy the experience with their best gal pals. It became a cultural flashpoint, a chance to bond over childhood memories and sisterhood.Will “Prada 2” be a spiritual sequel to that mega-hit?Photo by 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.The safest bet is “absolutely.” Box Office Pro predicts the sequel will land in the $80-95 million range, a hefty debut for a comedy. Word of mouth might do the rest.For contrast, the original scored $27.5 million over a Fourth of July weekend.Why the optimism? Let’s start with the film’s first teaser, which didn’t share much in...
