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‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Opens UK, Hathaway Returns

5/6/2026

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Hathaway Returns

The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened in United Kingdom cinemas on May 4, 2026, with Anne Hathaway returning as Andy Sachs after Rachel McAdams declined role three times.
Meryl Streep was the first choice for Miranda Priestly while Stanley Tucci was hired three days before filming as Nigel Kipling.
Andy’s wardrobe includes Statement Aviators ($85) and a Glam Bag ($1,190), with critics citing tech-manchild Jay Ravitz and billionaire Benji as antagonists.

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Lucy Liu Saves

Fans have posted over 4,000 “Mirandy” stories on Archive of Our Own, underscoring the film’s queer subtext.
Screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna called Nate a “naggy wife” trope, with critics labeling Peter’s role similarly.
Lucy Liu appears as a “saviour of the universe,” a move praised for boosting female representation.
Andy Sachs returns to Runway as features editor after a texted dismissal from her newspaper, highlighting journalism’s fragility.

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Prada Scores

The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened in theaters on May 1, 2026 and earned $233.7 million worldwide.
It generated $76.7 million domestically against a $100 million budget.
Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a Certified Fresh badge with 78% critic and 87% audience scores.
Christopher Nolan called the sequel “fabulous” and “terrific” on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

History

Historical Context

After Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel became a 2006 hit film that earned over $300 million and launched Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway into fashion-film fame, Disney’s 20th Century Studios revived the franchise in July 2024. Director David Frankel filmed the sequel June–October 2025; it premiered April 20 2026 and has grossed $239 million worldwide, while critics praised its blend of satire and style.

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Hathaway Returns

The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened in United Kingdom cinemas on May 4, 2026, with Anne Hathaway returning as Andy Sachs after Rachel McAdams declined role three times.
Meryl Streep was the first choice for Miranda Priestly while Stanley Tucci was hired three days before filming as Nigel Kipling.
Andy’s wardrobe includes Statement Aviators ($85) and a Glam Bag ($1,190), with critics citing tech-manchild Jay Ravitz and billionaire Benji as antagonists.

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