Red-carpet galleries highlighted standout outfits and designers as part of a global promotional push, helping turn the film’s release into a fashion moment. That spectacle, together with attention on the human-made, AI-style artwork, helped build early interest that contributed to the sequel’s $233 million worldwide debut and a box-office record for Meryl Streep. Those strong commercial results directly translated into large paydays: Streep received a $12.5 million base salary plus bonuses, and Hathaway and Blunt also received significant compensation tied to the film’s success.
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