Movie Review: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

In theaters on May 1 is ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, featuring more from the likes of Anne Hathaway (‘Interstellar’), Meryl Streep (‘Mamma Mia!’) Emily Blunt (‘A Quiet Place’) and Stanley Tucci (‘Easy A’).

​In theaters on May 1 is ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, featuring more from the likes of Anne Hathaway (‘Interstellar’), Meryl Streep (‘Mamma Mia!’) Emily Blunt (‘A Quiet Place’) and Stanley Tucci (‘Easy A’).   

(L to R) Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) and Andie Sachs (Anne Hathaway) in 20th Century Studios’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’. Photo by Macall Polay. © 2025 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

In theaters on May 1 is ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, featuring more from the likes of Anne Hathaway (‘Interstellar’), Meryl Streep (‘Mamma Mia!’) Emily Blunt (‘A Quiet Place’) and Stanley Tucci (‘Easy A’).

Directed, like the original, by David Frankel (‘One Chance’), the movie also features Justin Theroux (‘Mulholland Drive’), Kenneth Branagh (‘Belfast’), Lucy Liu (‘Charlie’s Angels’) and Tracie Thoms (‘Rent’).

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Initial Thoughts

(L to R) Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly and Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling in 20th Century Studios’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2026 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

2006’s ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ succeeded thanks to the sheer star power of its cast and a sharp script from Aline Brosh McKenna that spotlighted workplace comedy in the rarified air of a luxury fashion magazine. So what does that world look like these days? As you might expect, struggling legacy media, the rise of AI and our main characters reflecting on changed circumstances in their lives. But can it channel the charisma of the original?

Script and Direction

Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton in 20th Century Studios’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’. Photo by Macall Polay. © 2026 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

With McKenna once again drawing (even more loosely this time from Lauren Weisberger’s original source novel), the screenplay has plenty of Miranda Priestly Zingers and some –– pun entirely intended –– blunt putdowns. And while the story feels rushed in places, it at least has something on its mind beyond the fashion world.

David Frankel, meanwhile, does a workmanlike job on keeping things (mostly) light and fun, and the new movie feels of a piece with the original.

Cast and Performances

(L to R) Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly and Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling in 20th Century Studios’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’. Photo by Macall Polay. © 2026 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Though Hathaway’s Andy can still come across a little bland, the actor’s innate charm helps keep her watchable. But we all know we’re here for Streep, Tucci and Blunt, and they certainly deliver.

Around the main foursome, the supporting cast is solid –– Rachel Bloom steals scenes as Andy’s book publisher pal, while Justin Theroux is good value as billionaire, Benji Barnes, Emily’s current beau.

Final Thoughts

Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs in 20th Century Studios’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’. Photo by Macall Polay. © 2026 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Though it occasionally falls into the trap of rehashing old storylines (perhaps that’s a nod to the cycling of fashion trends) and rarely rises above the level of serviceable sequel, this second visit with Miranda, Andy and the rest still offers plenty for fans who have wanted to see these characters back on screens.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ receives 65 out of 100.

Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly in 20th Century Studios’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’. Photo by Macall Polay. © 2026 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

What is the plot of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’?

Twenty years on, Miranda (Meryl Streep), Andy (Anne Hathaway), Emily (Emily Blunt) and Nigel (Stanley Tucci) return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine.

Who is in the cast of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’?

Meryl Streep as Miranda PriestlyAnne Hathaway as Andrea “Andy” SachsEmily Blunt as Emily CharltonStanley Tucci as Nigel KiplingJustin Theroux as Benji BarnesKenneth Branagh as StuartTracie Thoms as LilySimone Ashley as Amari MariLucy Liu as Sasha Barnes

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ opens in theaters on May 1st.

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