Twenty years after Miranda Priestly made "That's all" the most feared phrase in fashion, she's back. The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives in theaters on May 1, 2026, reuniting the original cast for a sequel that has already broken records before a single ticket is sold.
The first trailer, released February 1, 2026, racked up 222 million views in its first 24 hours — the most-viewed trailer in 20th Century Studios history. If the internet's reaction is any measure, this is the most anticipated comedy-drama of the year.
Release Date & Where to Watch
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens exclusively in theaters on May 1, 2026, distributed by 20th Century Studios.
The world premiere red carpet will live stream on Disney+ and Hulu, so even if you can't make it to the theater opening weekend, you can catch the star-studded arrival.
Full Cast: Who's Returning and Who's New
Every major name from the original returns — and they've brought serious company.
Returning Cast
- Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, editor-in-chief of Runway magazine
- Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, Miranda's former assistant
- Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton, Miranda's other former assistant
- Stanley Tucci as Nigel, Runway's art director
New Additions
- Kenneth Branagh — plays Miranda Priestly's love interest
- Patrick Brammall — plays Andy's love interest
- Simone Ashley (Bridgerton) — new major role
- Lucy Liu — joining the Runway world
- Justin Theroux — key supporting role
- Lady Gaga — with an original song for the film
- Pauline Chalamet — Timothée's sister makes her major Hollywood move
- B.J. Novak — undisclosed role
- Caleb Hearon — rising comedy star
- Helen J. Shen — new addition
- Donatella Versace — cameo appearance (filmed on set)
- Director: David Frankel (returns from the original)
- Screenplay: Aline Brosh McKenna (returns from the original)
- Studio: 20th Century Studios / Walt Disney Company
- Runtime: Not yet confirmed
- Rating: Not yet confirmed
- Original film: 2006, $326M worldwide box office
The Plot: What Happens in Devil Wears Prada 2?
The sequel doesn't pretend the last 20 years didn't happen — it leans directly into the media industry collapse that has guttered print journalism.
Miranda Priestly is fighting to keep Runway alive in a dying print landscape. She needs money, and that money sits with Emily Charlton, who has transformed from put-upon assistant into the powerful head of a luxury conglomerate. Emily controls the advertising dollars that could save the magazine — which puts her, for the first time, in a position of power over the woman who made her miserable.
Andy Sachs returns to Runway, reconnecting with both Miranda and Emily as the three navigate a shifting power dynamic that none of them anticipated.
- Andy is a wide-eyed outsider
- Emily is a desperately loyal assistant
- Miranda holds all the power
- Print media is untouchable
- Andy returns as an equal
- Emily now runs a luxury empire
- Miranda needs Emily's money to survive
- Print is fighting for its life
Lady Gaga's Original Song: "Runway"
One of the biggest surprises of the sequel's marketing: Lady Gaga not only has a role in the film but recorded an original song titled "Runway" with rapper Doechii.
The track, previewed in the second trailer, is described as house pop — a fitting genre for a film about the intersection of fashion and media. Gaga's presence alone elevates the film's cultural footprint considerably, and the song is already generating pre-release buzz on streaming platforms.
How Does It Connect to the Original?
Director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna both return, ensuring the sequel is a genuine continuation rather than a reboot. The same creative DNA that made the 2006 film a cultural phenomenon is intact.
The original The Devil Wears Prada grossed $326 million worldwide on a $35 million budget and launched Anne Hathaway into A-list stardom. It also earned Meryl Streep her 14th Oscar nomination. Twenty years later, the characters have aged in the same world, carrying the weight of what happened between them.
The Press Tour Is Already Iconic
Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway have been treating the press tour like their personal runway. On March 30, 2026, they traveled to Mexico City for a red carpet premiere at the Anahuacalli Museum and a fan Q&A at Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul — a location choice that felt deliberately cinematic.
The international tour has generated enormous social media content, with every appearance becoming a viral moment.
Should You See It in Theaters?
For fans of the original, this is an easy yes. The creative team is intact, the cast is arguably stronger, and the story — about power, media survival, and complicated women navigating a world that keeps changing the rules — feels more relevant in 2026 than the original did in 2006.
The question isn't whether The Devil Wears Prada 2 will be good. The question is whether it can match the cultural impact of an original that redefined what a fashion film could be. Given that the trailer alone broke records, it has a fighting chance.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens in theaters May 1, 2026.
