“Florals for spring? Groundbreaking.” Nearly two decades after The Devil Wears Prada turned fashion elitism into cinematic gold, the coldest editor in heels is back—and yes, Miranda Priestly still isn’t asking.
Set to hit cinemas on May 1, 2026, the sequel to the 2006 cult classic is officially in production, with a release date strategically poised ahead of the Met Gala. That’s not just marketing. That’s divine alignment.
Who’s Coming Back?
The film reunites its core power cast: Meryl Streep reprises her iconic role as the imperious Miranda Priestly, in what will be her first film since 2021’s Don’t Look Up. Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt return as Andrea Sachs and Emily Charlton—presumably with better footwear and even less patience for mediocrity. Stanley Tucci will also don his designer specs again as the ever-stylish and long-suffering Nigel.
New to the universe is Kenneth Branagh, reportedly playing Miranda’s husband—good luck to him.
Noticeably absent is Adrian Grenier, whose character Nate has been rebranded by the internet as the actual villain of the original for his utter lack of support. In this sequel, Andy’s priorities—and presumably her dating standards—have evolved.
Plot: The Decline of Print, The Rise of Power Plays
While the film draws from Lauren Weisberger’s 2013 novel Revenge Wears Prada, the script won’t follow it verbatim. According to Variety, the story will center on Miranda facing the collapse of traditional publishing. To survive, she must seek funding from luxury advertisers—and that means turning to Emily, now a high-powered executive.
It’s fashion’s full-circle moment, where former assistants hold the keys to survival, and Miranda must navigate an industry more ruthless—and algorithmic—than ever.
Creative Team: Back in Style
Director David Frankel, writer Aline Brosh McKenna, and producer Wendy Finerman are all returning. With this original team intact, the sequel promises to recapture the biting wit and insider satire that made the first film a modern classic.
McKenna, now known for Cruella and 27 Dresses, knows her way around stylish narratives and career-girl chaos. With her pen behind Miranda’s next reign, the bar (and the heels) will be sky-high.
Cultural Timing
News of the sequel coincides with a real-life changing of the guard at Vogue: Anna Wintour, long seen as the inspiration for Priestly, just stepped down as editor-in-chief of American Vogue. The timing is uncanny—and irresistible. What’s fiction anymore when the real fashion world is this cinematic?
What’s Next?
A teaser poster featuring the iconic red stiletto—now doubled—is all fans have so far. But anticipation is high, especially following Streep, Hathaway, and Blunt’s surprise in-character reunion at the 2024 SAG Awards.
It’s been 20 years, but in a world of TikTok trends and disappearing glossies, The Devil Wears Prada 2 might be exactly what pop culture ordered: a high-stakes fashion satire that once again proves taste is power—and Miranda Priestly still has both.
