The Devil Wears Prada 2: A Nostalgic Return Amid Fan Controversy Over a Cut Cameo

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" resumes 20 years after the original. Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) wins a journalism award, loses her job, and is rehired by former editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) to revive the floundering Runway magazine, now digital-only. The story reflects the 2006 film’s commentary on print media’s decline, now amplified by a sweatshop scandal and corporate turmoil after Irv Ravitz’s death.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ stays true to original film 20 years later

Returning leads include Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt (Emily Charlton, now Dior executive), and Stanley Tucci (Nigel Kipling). Supporting actors feature Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, Simone Ashley, and B.J. Novak. The film also showcases cameos by Lady Gaga, Heidi Klum, Winnie Harlow, Ashley Graham, Donatella Versace, Marc Jacobs, Jon Batiste, Ciara, Jenna Bush Hager, and NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns.

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From April 27 to May 3, Union Square hosted a fan event where lines wrapped the block. A vending-machine booth played a Runway quote every 30 minutes and dispensed mystery gifts such as LED travel mirrors, hairbrushes, TRESemmé hairspray, and L’Oréal mascara. Attendees also posed with the film’s three-pronged red heel.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ stays true to original film 20 years later

Rotten Tomatoes praised the sequel for its entertaining, nostalgic tone. Metro Times highlighted Miranda’s softer, more somber demeanor in the later film. Entertainment Weekly reported that Sydney Sweeney’s cameo was removed because it disrupted the sequence’s structural flow. The studio’s promotional team described the Union Square event as a celebration of the Runway legacy and a preview of the magazine’s digital future.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ stays true to original film 20 years later

Fans called the removal a “betrayal,” citing set photos and extensive media hype that promised a cameo. Observers highlighted the inconsistency of retaining numerous celebrity cameos while excising Sweeney, suggesting the structural excuse may conceal other editorial motives.

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Entertainment Weekly attributes the cut to pacing, yet neither Sweeney nor director David Frankel has publicly confirmed the reason. Attendance numbers for the Union Square promotion remain undisclosed, and the film does not quantify the financial impact of the fictional sweatshop scandal on Runway.

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• “Rotten Tomatoes described the sequel as a fun, nostalgic and stylish return.” — Rotten Tomatoes

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ stays true to original film 20 years later

• “According to Entertainment Weekly, the scene simply did not work structurally with the rest of the sequence.” — Entertainment Weekly

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• “What you won’t find in any frame, though, is Sydney Sweeney – despite the set photos, despite the anticipation, despite what felt like a certainty.” — Graziamagazine

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• “hushed cadence,” — Metro Times

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ stays true to original film 20 years later

The sequel opens nationwide on Friday, 2025, with box-office expectations tied to its nostalgic draw. Industry analysts anticipate future installments that will further explore fashion’s clash with digital media, while fan conversations continue to scrutinize cameo decisions.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ stays true to original film 20 years later