The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) – Movie Review
Rating: 8.4 / 10 “Fashion changes. Power doesn’t.”
Twenty years after the iconic original, The Devil Wears Prada 2 struts back into theaters with all the sharp wit, killer style, and cutthroat glamour that made the first film a cultural phenomenon. Directed once again by David Frankel, this sequel delivers a timely, deliciously entertaining look at the evolving (and declining) world of high fashion and print media.
The Story (No Major Spoilers)
As Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) faces the harsh realities of a changing industry and nears a pivotal moment in her legendary career, she unexpectedly reunites with her former assistant, Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), now a seasoned features editor at Runway. Their paths collide with Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt), who has transformed from anxious assistant into a powerful executive at a major luxury group — and whose advertising dollars Miranda desperately needs.
The film explores shifting power dynamics, old rivalries, new alliances, and the brutal intersection of tradition versus the digital age, all wrapped in jaw-dropping fashion and razor-sharp dialogue.
Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly: She slips back into the role like it was yesterday. Still icy, still terrifying, but with added layers of vulnerability and steel as she fights to protect her empire. One of her most nuanced performances in years.
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Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs: Andy returns wiser, more confident, and still caught between ambition and integrity. Hathaway brings warmth, humor, and quiet strength that perfectly balances Miranda’s frost.
First Look at Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs in ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’
Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton: Blunt steals scene after scene as the upgraded, ultra-ambitious Emily. Her evolution from stressed assistant to formidable rival is hilarious and satisfying.
Stanley Tucci as Nigel: The ever-reliable voice of reason and fashion wisdom returns, delivering dry humor and heartfelt moments.
What Works Brilliantly
- The reunion chemistry: Streep, Hathaway, Blunt, and Tucci pick up right where they left off — the banter is effortless and electric.
- Fashion spectacle: The costumes, runway sequences, and glamorous locations are next-level. Expect breathtaking looks and plenty of iconic Prada moments.
- Timely satire: The film smartly skewers the decline of print media, influencer culture, and corporate power plays without losing its fun, frothy heart.
- Supporting cast: Kenneth Branagh as Miranda’s husband adds intriguing personal layers, while new faces like Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, and high-profile cameos (including fashion world icons) bring fresh energy.
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What Holds It Back
A few plot threads feel slightly predictable if you know the original’s themes, and the middle act slows down while setting up the new rivalries. Some emotional resolutions lean a bit safe rather than truly bold. Still, these are minor quibbles in an otherwise sparkling sequel.
Final Verdict
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a stylish, witty, and surprisingly heartfelt return to one of cinema’s most beloved fashion worlds. It honors the original while updating the story for today’s chaotic media landscape. If you loved the sharp one-liners, impossible demands, and “cerulean” moments of the first film, this sequel more than delivers.
Highly recommended. Grab your best outfit, pour a coffee (or something stronger), and get ready for another unforgettable ride through the glamorous, cutthroat halls of Runway.