- The first teaser trailer for the highly anticipated sequel, “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” has officially been released.
- Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci are all confirmed to reprise their iconic roles.
- The plot will see Miranda Priestly struggling with the collapse of the magazine industry, forcing an uneasy alliance with her former assistant.
- The film is scheduled for a major summer release in May 2026, joining a lineup of blockbuster sequels.
The First Look at a Fashionable Return
That’s all. The moment millions have been waiting for has arrived: the first teaser trailer for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is here, confirming the return of one of cinema’s most iconic villains. Meryl Streep is back as the formidable magazine editor Miranda Priestly, and she’s joined by Anne Hathaway, who reprises her role as the ever-flustered but brilliant Andy Sachs. The brief but electrifying clip gives fans their first look at the reunion that is nearly two decades in the making.
A New Era, A New Battle
The sequel, once again helmed by director David Frankel, is set to explore the seismic shifts in the media world. The new story finds Miranda Priestly grappling with the collapse of the traditional magazine industry. In a shocking twist, she is forced to build bridges with her one-time assistant, Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt), who has found massive success as the head of a luxury brand with a powerful advertising budget. This new dynamic promises to deliver the sharp, witty conflict that made the original a global phenomenon.
Familiar Faces and Exciting New Additions
The core cast that fans fell in love with is back in full force. Beyond Streep, Hathaway, and Blunt, Stanley Tucci will also return as the indispensable Nigel. The star power doesn’t stop there. Kenneth Branagh joins the cast as Priestly’s new husband, with Simone Ashley, Rachel Bloom, and Lucy Liu also taking on roles. Adding to the buzz, unconfirmed reports suggest massive cameos from pop culture titans Lady Gaga and Sydney Sweeney.
The Enduring Legacy of a Modern Classic
The original 2006 comedy, based on Lauren Weisberger’s novel, was a cultural and box-office juggernaut, earning over $326 million worldwide and spawning a West End musical. Its impact remains undeniable, a fact the cast is well aware of.
“When we made the first movie, none of us expected the meteoric life that it would have,” Emily Blunt stated in a recent interview, acknowledging the film’s deep emotional connection with audiences.
Even Anna Wintour, the Vogue editor-in-chief widely believed to be the inspiration for Priestly, recently commented on the original. “In the end, I thought it was a fair shot,” she admitted, praising Streep’s witty and humorous performance.
A Summer Showdown in 2026
With filming locations spanning from Brooklyn to Milan, the production has already captured the attention of fans across the globe. “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is positioning itself as a can’t-miss event, set to premiere in May 2026 during a summer crowded with other major sequels like “Toy Story 5” and a new “Spider-Man” installment. Don’t be the one to miss out when Miranda Priestly makes her terrifyingly chic return to the big screen.