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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Debuts, Critics Call It Surface-Level Fun

5/16/2026

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The United States released The Devil Wears Prada 2 on May 1, 2026.
Actress Anne Hathaway returns as Andy Sachs, who enters Runway after losing a job.
Director David Frankel co-wrote the sequel with writers Aline Brosh McKenna and Lauren Weisberger.
Actress Meryl Streep, actor Stanley Tucci and actress Emily Blunt appear, with costume designer Molly Rogers sourcing Dior, Balenciaga and Dries Van Noten looks.
Critics call the sequel surface-level fun with emotional moments feeling manipulative.

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Story summary

The United States released The Devil Wears Prada 2 on May 1, 2026.
Actress Anne Hathaway returns as Andy Sachs, who enters Runway after losing a job.
Director David Frankel co-wrote the sequel with writers Aline Brosh McKenna and Lauren Weisberger.
Actress Meryl Streep, actor Stanley Tucci and actress Emily Blunt appear, with costume designer Molly Rogers sourcing Dior, Balenciaga and Dries Van Noten looks.
Critics call the sequel surface-level fun with emotional moments feeling manipulative.