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‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Debuts, Tackles Fast-Fashion Scandal

5/1/2026

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Miranda Priestly Scandal

The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened in U.S. cinemas in 2026, marking the sequel’s theatrical debut.
In the film, Miranda Priestly confronts a fast-fashion scandal and appoints Andy Sachs as features editor.
The sequel notes that Conde Nast has closed Self magazine and that U.S. Vogue will publish only eight issues per year.
A press tour showcased Schiaparelli and Valentino gowns and introduced handbag-shaped popcorn-bucket merchandise.

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Lady Gaga Cameo

Writer Aline Brosh McKenna says the sequel was guided by queer audiences and notes designers are queer.
Lady Gaga makes a cameo and provides songs, including “RUNWAY” with a Doechii video.
Caleb Hearon, Simone Ashley and Helen J Shen join the cast while Nigel Kipling remains a gay character whose Runway-reading speech is a gay-fan favorite.
The film premiered on April 20, 2026 at Lincoln Center with director Frankel, writer McKenna and the cast.

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Prada Promotions

Starbucks launched a limited-time global drinks menu inspired by the film’s characters with 20th Century Studios.
Emagine will host a $55 “Devil Wears Prada 2 Brunch & a Movie” buffet.
The State Theatre in Ann Arbor will offer a brunch “The Diva Wears Prada” with tickets $60/$65.
Micaela Erlanger partnered with Sole Bliss on the Riviera gold-leather sandals worn by Streep on the press tour.
Variety estimates opening-weekend box office $190 million.

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Hathaway Defends Journalism

Anne Hathaway (actress) says the sequel is a love letter to journalists, focusing on media's future.
The film portrays Andy Sachs (journalist), years older, doubting journalism may lose substance as AI reshapes newsrooms while asserting that a journalist’s voice holds power.
The film shows Andy facing demands for higher page views, exclusive stories, ad revenue and social-media content, suggesting that choosing meaning and integrity over performance could define journalism’s future.

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Miranda Priestly Scandal

The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened in U.S. cinemas in 2026, marking the sequel’s theatrical debut.
In the film, Miranda Priestly confronts a fast-fashion scandal and appoints Andy Sachs as features editor.
The sequel notes that Conde Nast has closed Self magazine and that U.S. Vogue will publish only eight issues per year.
A press tour showcased Schiaparelli and Valentino gowns and introduced handbag-shaped popcorn-bucket merchandise.

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