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The Devil Wears Prada 2 Opens May 1, Hathaway, Streep

4/29/2026

Summary

Hathaway Returns

The Devil Wears Prada 2 releases in the United States on May 1, 2026.
David Frankel directs the sequel, with Aline Brosh McKenna as screenwriter.
Anne Hathaway returns as Andy Sachs, Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling.
Emily Blunt appears as Emily, head of Dior, with Justin Theroux as boyfriend Benji, while B.J. Novak’s Jay inherits the publisher’s estate and begins asset-stripping.

Summary

Miranda Learns

Miranda Priestly learns body-positivity language from assistant Amari, played by Simone Ashley.
Anna Wintour appears in a cameo as the Vogue editor who inspired Miranda.
Billionaires contest the runway’s future, turning the Milan finale into a battle for the magazine’s soul.
Cinematographer Florian Ballhaus employs a grayish veil over scenes, signaling a shift in studio lighting.
Costume designer Molly Rogers creates bird-of-paradise ensembles, contrasting the first film’s look.

History

Historical Context

Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel *The Devil Wears Prada* launched a bestseller that Warner Bros. adapted into a 2006 film, sparking global fascination with high-fashion media. The movie’s July 11, 2006 soundtrack introduced tracks by U2 and Madonna, while the franchise later expanded to a musical and a forthcoming sequel, illustrating the lasting commercial pull of fashion-driven storytelling.

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Hathaway Returns

The Devil Wears Prada 2 releases in the United States on May 1, 2026.
David Frankel directs the sequel, with Aline Brosh McKenna as screenwriter.
Anne Hathaway returns as Andy Sachs, Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling.
Emily Blunt appears as Emily, head of Dior, with Justin Theroux as boyfriend Benji, while B.J. Novak’s Jay inherits the publisher’s estate and begins asset-stripping.

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