"The Devil Wears Prada 2" Is Now In Production

More than 20 years after The Devil Wears Prada first made us slightly obsessed with the editorial cruelty of Miranda Priestly, the film's long-awaited sequel is finally in production.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 will hit theaters May 1, 2026. Yes, that’s less than a year away, so start saving your money for overpriced latte to go along with the characters.

A teaser trailer dropped July 1 (watch it here) and provides no new visuals or plot details, except new promotional art with two crimson stilettos with devil’s pitchfork heels.

A literal step forward from the iconic single heel used to promote the original. No more (metaphorical) limping on one foot through New York. This time, Miranda brought both shoes, so expect double the drama.

Plot Overview

Meryl Streep returns as Miranda Priestly, now facing a more terrifying foe than even cheap polyester: the digital age.

The new film centers on Miranda as she navigates the decline of traditional magazine publishing in a digital age. She finds herself at odds with Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt), her former assistant, who is now a powerful executive at a luxury group that controls the advertising revenue Miranda’s publication desperately needs to survive.

Returning and New Cast Members

The original core four from the 2006 original will return:

• Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly
• Anne Hathaway as Andrea “Andy” Sachs
• Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton
• Stanley Tucci as Nigel

Blunt, who once, years ago, expressed some skepticism about doing a sequel in interviews, saying it might dilute the original’s magic, has clearly changed her mind – because if Miranda calls, you answer.

Tracie Thoms will reprise her role as Andy’s best friend, Lily, and Tibor Feldman returns as Elias-Clark chairman Irv Ravitz.

New cast members include:

• Kenneth Branagh, playing Miranda’s husband
• Lucy Liu, B.J. Novak, Justin Theroux, and Pauline Chalamet in undisclosed roles
• Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, and Conrad Ricamora, bringing in Broadway talent
• Simone Ashley (Bridgerton) in a yet-to-be-revealed role

Creative Team

David Frankel, director of the original The Devil Wears Prada, is returning to direct. Wendy Finerman, who produced the first film, also returns as producer. The film will again be developed under the 20th Century Studios banner, now a subsidiary of Disney.

Literary Background

Although Lauren Weisberger, author of the original Devil Wears Prada novel, wrote a sequel in 2013 titled Revenge Wears Prada, it is unclear whether the new film will follow the book’s storyline. In the novel, Andy Sachs teams up with Emily Charlton to run a successful bridal magazine called The Plunge. When Miranda attempts to acquire their publication, it reopens old tensions and difficult decisions.

Weisberger also wrote When Life Gives You Lululemons, a spinoff focused on Emily Charlton’s life as a high-powered image consultant. While not a direct sequel, elements from that book could potentially influence the film's depiction of Emily's career evolution.

Possible Modernization

The original Devil Wears Prada was both a commercial and critical success, earning over $300 million globally and securing an Oscar nomination for Streep.

However, many aspects of the 2006 film, including portrayals of power, have been reevaluated through a contemporary lens. The sequel provides an opportunity to update and contextualize these themes for a modern audience.

Additionally, fashion will most likely continue to play a vital role in the movie. While the teaser offers no costume previews, industry speculation has already begun. Fashion followers anticipate that wardrobe choices will reflect current trends from luxury fashion brands (possibly Miu Miu, Prada's youth-oriented sister brand that has recently recorded remarkable growth, particularly among younger consumers) .

Just for fun, here's a glimpse at the kind of Prada the devil might be wearing in the new movie. These looks are pulled from the Prada Spring/Summer 2025 runway collection, so keep in mind, runway fashion is meant to be bold and expressive, and will likely need some (metaphorical) tailoring to suit the big screen. And yes, the collection did feature florals among other things... which we imagine wouldn’t sit well with Miranda.

What are you hoping to see (or not see) in this updated take on a fashion classic?

Tell us in the comments!