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‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Launches Globally, Tackles Sweatshop Scandal

5/2/2026

Summary

Andy Sachs Returns

The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened in Israel on Thursday, May 1, 2026, and worldwide on Friday, May 2, 2026, before the Met Gala.
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna return, featuring cameos by Lady Gaga and Heidi Klum.
Andy Sachs returns as Features chief to repair Runway after a review exposes a sweatshop-linked brand, prompting the film to critique media consolidation with venture-capital cuts.

Summary

NYC Crowds Surge

Filming returned to 1221 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan, drawing tourist crowds.
A Runway-themed pop-up opened at 20 Hudson Yards in April 2026, featuring a red stiletto attracting dozens.
Starbucks launched a secret “Devil Wears Prada 2” menu after fans swarmed its Sixth Avenue store.
Bubby’s in Tribeca, a John F. Kennedy Jr. favorite, served as a filming spot, prompting a diner surge and higher traffic at the 34th Street–Hudson Yards station and Vessel.

History

Historical Context

In June 2006, 20th Century Fox released *The Devil Wears Prada* with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, grossing $326 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. Its depiction of a Vogue-style office, modeled on Anna Wintour, shifted public views of fashion journalism and inspired a wave of fashion-focused media. The sequel premiered April 20 2026 at Lincoln Center, confirming studios’ move to treat fashion films as multi-platform events.

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Andy Sachs Returns

The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened in Israel on Thursday, May 1, 2026, and worldwide on Friday, May 2, 2026, before the Met Gala.
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna return, featuring cameos by Lady Gaga and Heidi Klum.
Andy Sachs returns as Features chief to repair Runway after a review exposes a sweatshop-linked brand, prompting the film to critique media consolidation with venture-capital cuts.

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