By Johan Mae S. Galati
“Oh, don’t be ridiculous, Andrea. Everybody wants this. Everybody wants to be us.” Nearly two decades after that unforgettable line ruled pop culture, The Devil Wears Prada is finally making its long-awaited comeback.
On February 2, 2026, 20th Century Studios officially released the first trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, sending excitement across movie and fashion fans worldwide. For almost 20 years the world of Runway magazine has opened its doors once more bringing back beloved characters while introducing new challenges shaped by a modern fashion industry.
A Legacy Born From Pages to the Big Screen
The original The Devil Wears Prada was released in 2006 and was based on Lauren Weisberger’s novel of the same name. The film followed Andrea “Andy” Sachs (Anne Hathaway), a fresh graduate from Northwestern University and an aspiring journalist who unexpectedly lands a job “a million girls would kill for” as the junior assistant to Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the feared and respected editor-in-chief of Runway magazine.
Despite her dislike for the fashion world, Andy slowly learns how to survive and succeed under Miranda’s impossible standards. With guidance from fashion editor Nigel Kipling (Stanley Tucci) and constant pressure from first assistant Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt), Andy started to find her confidence. However her professional growth begins to affect her personal life and career goals forcing her to question what success truly means.
The film became a global hit earning $326 million worldwide which also brought Meryl Streep her 14th Academy Award nomination. Over time the film grew into a cultural staple, quoted, referenced, and loved by fans across generations.
The Return to Runway
After 20 years The Devil Wears Prada 2 brings the original cast back together. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci all reprise their iconic roles. Filming officially began on June 30 and it did not take long for fans to spot the cast back on set, dressed once again as Miranda, Andy, Emily, and Nigel. The nostalgia quickly turned real and now with the trailer out the sequel feels closer than ever.
In an exclusive interview with Vogue, the original cast reflected on returning to the film. Hathaway shared how meaningful the reunion felt, saying, “Everyone who was physically able to come back to be a part of the second film did, so we started with such a deep knowledge and appreciation for the last 20 years, and what the film’s become.” She added that a new cast member described the experience as “Gay Christmas.”
Meryl Streep described stepping back into Miranda Priestly as something familiar and reflective, saying, “It was like going into the back of your own closet and finding something, thinking, ‘Oh, I wonder if this still fits?’”
As for Emily Blunt she spoke about how easily she slipped back into Emily Charlton, saying, “This character seems to be the glove that fits rather too easily for me. She’s a lunatic.” She also described Emily and Andy’s dynamic as “the most unconventional love story” she has ever played, adding, “There’s something so delicious about a character where the guardrails are off.”
Stanley Tucci also reflected on reconnecting with Nigel Kipling, saying, “Nigel must’ve been always hiding away inside me. There was a good deal of Nigel in me, and so I was just able to let it all out again.” He also emphasized that in the sequel fashion remains essential to understanding his character.
Furthermore Vogue stated that the sequel brings back not just the characters but the heart and identity that made the original film so enduring.
What to Expect in The Devil Wears Prada 2
The newly released trailer introduces a confident and accomplished Andy Sachs, no longer the unsure assistant audiences once knew. She reunites with Miranda Priestly, though the powerful editor seems to have forgotten her former employee.
“Sorry, who is this?” Miranda asks Nigel in the teaser. “Do you know her? Do I know her?”
Emily Charlton, however, immediately recognizes Andy and delivers her signature sharp wit. “You know what’s funny? You’ve changed, you have, you’re much more confident,” Emily remarks before adding, “Kept those eyebrows though, didn’t you?”
The dialogue captures the same biting humor and tension that made the original film iconic, while highlighting how much the characters have changed.
A New Fashion World and New Conflicts
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the sequel is set in 2026 and explores the struggles of print media in a digital driven industry. Miranda Priestly now faces a powerful new challenge from Emily Charlton, who has risen to become the head of a luxury fashion brand.
Andy returns to Runway after years of traveling the world as a reporter, a journey that shapes both her professional outlook and her personal style. Costume designer Molly Rogers told Vogue, “You see her come back to Runway from her reporting job and she’s figuring herself out again, professionally and emotionally.”
Anne Hathaway further explained that Andy’s wardrobe evolution plays an important role in the story. “I made it an actual story point in the film that we had to explain how somebody working as a writer in these times could have a fabulous wardrobe,” she said. Hathaway shared that Andy spent years doing investigative journalism, traveling the world, and learning how to build style through thrifting. She also confirmed that the iconic “magic closet” moment returns, once again shared with Nigel.
Returning Icons and New Faces
Alongside the returning cast, The Devil Wears Prada 2 introduces new faces to the story. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the sequel also stars Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Pauline Chalamet, B.J. Novak, and Conrad Ricamora.
Director David Frankel returns to lead the sequel, with Aline Brosh McKenna once again writing the screenplay. The story remains rooted in Weisberger’s original novel, while expanding its world for a new generation.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set to arrive in theaters on May 1, released by Disney’s 20th Century Studios, bringing audiences back to the world of Runway where everybody still wants this.