The Devil Wears Prada 2 Opens with Star-Studded Glamour and a Met-Gala Tie-In

David Frankel’s sequel to the 2006 hit opens in theaters on Friday, May 1, 2026. It reunites Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, with Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton and Stanley Tucci in a supporting role. The plot follows the fashion-magazine duo confronting a journalistic crisis amid couture and expensive cars.

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The 2006 original became a cultural touchstone for satirizing fashion. Two decades later, the sequel revisits the same characters, serving as both nostalgic continuation and commentary on wealth and power.

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Beyond the core cast, the film features fashion and media figures: models Ashley Graham, designer Donatella Versace, pop star Lady Gaga, tech journalist Kara Swisher, former “Today” co-host Jenna Bush Hager, and former *New York* editor Tina Brown. Variety reports that Sydney Sweeney’s cameo was removed before release.

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Release date: Friday, May 1, 2026 – twenty years after the original – with at least six cameo personalities, a promotional partnership with *Vogue*, and direction by David Frankel.

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“There’s an expectation that the movie will be glamorous and fashionable, and a gala serves as a shorthand to get us there,” Frankel said of the faux Met Gala.

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The *New York Times* characterizes the sequel as a polished comedy that blends sharp humor with abundant fashion visuals, noting its “strategically aspirational” tone that critiques wealth while maintaining a glossy surface. *Vulture* emphasizes the film’s focus on class issues, describing it as a “class-conscious” addition.

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• “From our review: Like the first movie, the second is a sleek diversion with brittle and sharp laughs, truckloads of couture threads and lashings of light drama.” — *New York Times* review

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• “The sequel to millennial touchstone The Devil Wears Prada reunites Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep for another fashion-magazine romp, accented with “stirrings of class solidarity,” in the words of critic Bilge Ebiri.” — *Vulture*

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• “SEEING DOUBLE,” blares a cover line on the winking portrait, taken by Annie Leibovitz. — *New York Times* style article

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• “Sydney Sweeney, whose cameo got axed, Variety previously reported.” — *Variety*

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Critics diverge on the film’s tone: the *New York Times* frames it as a light-hearted satire, while *Vulture* highlights its class-conscious messaging. No consensus exists on whether the sequel leans more toward comedy or social critique.

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The real Met Gala, scheduled for early May, will feature a “most meta Met Gala yet” promotion, including a Vogue May cover pairing Anna Wintour with Streep’s Miranda in a portrait by Annie Leibovitz. Box-office performance and audience response will shape discussions of further franchise installments.

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