An emotional, spoiler-filled take on The Devil Wears Prada 2 where Miranda Priestly finally recognizes Nigel’s longing for the spotlight, admits she misjudged him, and seizes a moment to make things right—a heartbreakingly redeeming beat that lingers after the credits.
A.V. Club’s review uses The Devil Wears Prada 2 to critique the state of modern journalism: Andy Sachs rises and then is caught in a fragile, ad-supported media landscape as Runway struggles with layoffs, clicks, and corporate control, all while the film preserves the franchise’s core love for creativity and asks what a world without meaningful journalism would look like.
Reuniting Hathaway and Streep, the 2026-set sequel follows Andy Sachs as an investigative reporter and Miranda Priestly navigating a Runway under budget cuts and scandal, blending fan-service couture with a sober meditation on journalism’s decline in the digital age. The film captures a meme-driven media landscape, features a standout Lady Gaga–Doechii track, and leans into nostalgia while critiquing how prestige-driven outlets have changed. It’s mostly stylish and entertaining but bittersweet, offering escapism that doubles as a cautionary tale, and likely destined to land on a streamer rather than spark a new era for journalism.
Streep nearly refused The Devil Wears Prada after reading the script, but she asked for double the salary and the studio agreed; at 56 she said she was ready to retire, yet the role propelled her to new fame and later Oscar success, with a Prada sequel in the works.
Sydney Sweeney shot a three-minute cameo as herself for The Devil Wears Prada 2 to help reintroduce Emily Blunt’s Emily Charlton, but the scene was cut for pacing/structural reasons. EW reported the cameo was real and the filmmakers were grateful for her participation, emphasizing there’s no bad blood about the decision to omit it.
Anna Wintour headlines Vogue's May issue by sharing the cover with Meryl Streep, a strategic move to reaffirm her control as she steps back from day-to-day duties, using the collaboration to reinforce her brand and influence within Condé Nast and the fashion world.
Anne Hathaway revealed in Vogue that Meryl Streep didn’t stay in character between takes on The Devil Wears Prada 2, a departure from her famously relentless Method acting on the 2006 original, which Streep has called horrible. Hathaway said the lighter approach led to laughs on set as they filmed in New York, while Streep described returning to Miranda Priestly as exhilarating; Prada 2 hits theaters May 1.
The teaser for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' has been released, featuring the return of key characters like Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs, as they navigate new challenges in the fashion magazine world, with several original cast members reprising their roles and new additions joining the cast.
Miranda Priestly, the iconic editor of Runway magazine, made a surprising return to the front row at Dolce & Gabbana's spring 2026 show in Milan after nearly 20 years, sparking speculation about her reasons for re-engaging with the fashion world and fueling rumors about her true identity.
Miranda Priestly and Nigel Kipling made a last-minute appearance on the front row at Dolce & Gabbana’s Milan Fashion Week show, highlighting their continued influence in the fashion world.
Anna Wintour, the Vogue editor-in-chief, finally shared her thoughts on her resemblance to Meryl Streep's character Miranda Priestly in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' describing the film as humorous and well-acted, and noting that her initial expectations were different from her actual reaction to the movie.
Anna Wintour, the Vogue editor-in-chief, has publicly shared her thoughts on the film 'The Devil Wears Prada,' expressing that she found it humorous and enjoyable, despite earlier dismissive comments about its portrayal of her and the fashion industry. The film, a box office hit, is set to have a sequel in 2026, and Wintour is stepping down as Vogue's editor-in-chief but remains involved as a senior leader at Condé Nast.
Vanessa Williams has been cast as Miranda Priestly in the upcoming West End production of The Devil Wears Prada musical, set to open on October 24 at the Dominion Theatre in London. The musical, based on the 2003 novel and 2006 movie adaptation, features music by Elton John and lyrics by Shaina Taub. Williams expressed excitement for the role, calling it a dream come true, and is no stranger to the stage, having made her West End debut in 2019. Additional casting for the production will be announced later.