'The Devil Wears Prada 2': Plot, Release Date & Everything We Know So Far

The Devil Wears Prada, one of the biggest hits of the 2000s, is returning to the big screen 20 years after its world premiere.

The sequel's plot will focus on the survival of fashion magazines in a new era. Here is everything we know about The Devil Wears Prada 2.

When Will 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Be Released?

In July 2024, official information about the sequel's development appeared, and filming began on June 30, 2025.

David Frankel, who helmed the original movie, returned to direct the sequel. Aline Brosh McKenna, who created the script for Cruella, wrote the screenplay for the sequel.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set to release on May 1, 2026.

Who Is in the Cast of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'?

Meryl Streep will reprise her iconic role as Miranda Priestly, and Anne Hathaway will once again play Andy Sachs. In the sequel, Andy is no longer a naive assistant – she is now the head of a successful media group.

Emily Blunt will reprise her role as Andy's former colleague Emily. Stanley Tucci will also return to play Miranda's right-hand man, Nigel.

Tracie Thoms will reprise her role as Andy's friend, Lily, and Tibor Feldman, the chairman of the board of directors of the media conglomerate, will also return.

Adrien Grenier will not reprise his role as Andy's boyfriend. Instead, the character will have a new love interest, played by Patrick Brammall.

Miranda was going through a divorce in the first movie, but in the sequel, she is married again – her new husband will be played by Kenneth Branagh.

The cast of The Devil Wears Prada 2 also includes Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Simone Ashley, B.J. Novak, and Pauline Chalamet, Timothée Chalamet's sister.

What Will 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Be About?

The sequel will take place 20 years after the original movie ends. Although there is no official synopsis, available information suggests that the plot will address the significant changes in fashion journalism due to the shift to online formats.

Miranda Priestly will fight for the survival of the printed version of Runway. To maintain her influence, she must turn to a luxury media holding company for help. However, her former assistant Emily controls that company's advertising budgets.

Andy's fate in The Devil Wears Prada 2 is unclear. In the original novel by Lauren Weisberger, she became Emily's close friend and collaborated with her on a wedding magazine.