The sequel to the hit film The Devil Wears Prada has officially entered production. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci will reprise their roles in the new chapter of the beloved fashion drama.
Kenneth Branagh Joins the Cast
In addition, Kenneth Branagh joins the film as Miranda Priestly’s husband. According to Variety, he will appear alongside Streep, who plays the powerful and sharp-tongued editor of Runway magazine.
Disney Confirms the Sequel
Meanwhile, Disney’s 20th Century Studios confirmed the news on Instagram. The post showed a teaser image of two red heels with devil horns, hinting at the film’s stylish yet ruthless theme.
Story Rooted in Real-Life Inspiration
The original 2006 movie was based on Lauren Weisberger’s 2004 novel. It followed Andy Sachs, played by Hathaway, a young journalist who lands a job at a top fashion magazine—a role described as one “a million girls would kill” to have.
Notably, the story is inspired by real events. Weisberger once worked as an assistant to Anna Wintour, the longtime editor-in-chief of Vogue. Coincidentally, Wintour just announced she will step down after 37 years at the magazine.
Sequel to Explore Media Industry Shifts
Though the full plot remains under wraps, reports suggest the sequel will follow Miranda Priestly as she faces challenges in a crumbling magazine industry. She now competes with Emily Blunt’s character, her former assistant, who has become a high-powered executive at a luxury group that controls key advertising money.
Andy Sachs’ Future Remains a Mystery
At this point, it’s unclear how Anne Hathaway’s character, Andy, will return. In the first film, she quit Runway and accepted a job at a newspaper, choosing a more meaningful career path.
Familiar Creators Return
Importantly, director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, who created the original, are returning to lead the sequel. Their return adds to the excitement around the film.
Finally, The Devil Wears Prada 2 will release in theatres worldwide on May 1, 2026.