Fans of high fashion and sharp wit can finally celebrate, as filming for the long-awaited sequel to The Devil Wears Prada has officially commenced on the streets of New York. The production, which began in the spring of 2025, brings back the iconic trio of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt to mark the twentieth anniversary of the original 2006 cinematic hit.
Who's Returning for the Stylish Sequel?
The core cast that made the first film a cult classic is confirmed to be back. Meryl Streep will once again command the screen as the formidable and savagely stylish editor-in-chief, Miranda Priestley. Anne Hathaway reprises her role as the now-seasoned fashion journalist, Andy Sachs, a fact she delightfully revealed to her followers on Instagram in July 2025.
Completing the legendary trio, Emily Blunt returns as the ambitious and cut-throat fashion assistant, Emily Charlton. Also confirmed to be back is the beloved Stanley Tucci as Miranda's sassy and supportive art director, Nigel.
The sequel also welcomes new faces to the world of Runway magazine. The acclaimed actor and director Kenneth Branagh joins the cast as Miranda's husband. They will be joined by a stellar supporting cast including Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Pauline Chalamet, B.J. Novak, and Justin Theroux.
What Can We Expect from the Plot?
While the full storyline is being kept under wraps, industry speculation strongly suggests the plot will tackle a very modern dilemma: the downfall of print media. The narrative is expected to focus on Miranda Priestley facing a new, formidable challenge as luxury magazines like Runway lose their cultural influence.
This decline sparks a cascade of problems, including a drop in advertisers, which in turn threatens the power and financial stability of Miranda and her already strained team. The film will explore how the once-untouchable editor handles this crisis. Meanwhile, Emily, who finally achieved her dream of attending Paris Fashion Week, must also navigate this new, unstable landscape.
As for what Andy Sachs has been up to since we last saw her, details remain a mystery, but it's sure to be something fabulous.
Release Date and First Look
Filming kicked off in New York City around June 2025, with eager paparazzi already capturing glimpses of the cast in costume. For fans marking their calendars, the global premiere is set for 1st May 2026.
Although no full trailer has been released yet, a tantalising teaser has already surfaced on social media. Producers from 20th Century Studios shared an image on Instagram of the film's iconic red stiletto, but this time the devil's trident has been doubled, symbolising the sequel. The caption simply read: "The Devil Wears Prada 2. Now in production. ??"
With the original cast reunited and a timely plot centred on the evolution of the fashion media industry, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is poised to be one of the most anticipated film releases of 2026.
