Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, in addition to director David Frankel, are returning in the sequel of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’. ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is announced to be released on May 01, 2026. Let’s take a closer look at iconic fashion looks that ‘a million girls’ wanted to wear and details of the sequel.
The Devil Wears Prada. Image: 20th Century Studio. Images: 20thCenturyFox
‘The Devil Wears Prada’, a 2006 superhit film that grossed over $326 million and bagged two Oscar nominations.
David Frankel’s film was a cult and there has been speculation around whether or not there would be a sequel to ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ considering Lauren Weisberger wrote a sequel, ‘Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns’. It’s now been confirmed on 20th Century Studio’s Instagram that ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is in production.
Based on the book by Lauren Weisberger, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ follows Andy (Anne Hathaway) as she steps into the world of fashion publishing when she joins Runway magazine as Miranda Priestly’s (Meryl Streep) assistant; the fashion film sees Andy struggle to juggle family and friends with her new, demanding career.
The Devil Wears Prada: A Much Awaited Sequel
The Devil Wears Prada is based on the best-selling novel by Lauren Weisberger. Aspiring journalist Andy is wrong for the job as the personal assistant to fashion magazine Runway’s editor, Miranda Priestley. But, she has something millions of girls don’t: she refuses to fail.
To become the perfect assistant, Andy reinvents herself [in Prada and Chanel from the magazine’s fashion closet!]. She walks the talk as luxury fashion’s new entrant but the more she sees Miranda Priestley’s life up close, the more she grasps that her world is fabulous and powerful but lonely — and that great success comes at the cost of a personal life. And, she leaves when miranda says she sees herself in Andy.
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ premiered at the LA Film Festival on June 22, 2006 and grossed over $326 million. Meryl Streep’s performance earned widespread acclaim; she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress — Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role. The film adapted Lauren Weisberger’s novel which fictionalised the author’s time as an assistant to Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
Weisberger has published a sequel to the book: ‘Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns’, which sees Andy working as an editor at a bridal magazine as she crosses paths with Miranda once again. The plot for the sequel isn’t officially confirmed but the storyline reportedly follows Miranda Priestly as she navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing while her former assistant Emily is now a senior executive at a high-powered advertising firm.
Anne Hathaway shares her look in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, on Instagram
Andy quit the ‘Runway’ at the end of the 2006 film to pursue journalism so it will be interesting to follow her career in the sequel as her paths cross with Miranda Priestley again. David Frankel, who directed the film, and Aline Brosh McKenna, who penned the screenplay, are returning for the sequel along with producer Wendy Finerman. Karen Rosenfelt and McKenna will be the executive producers.
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are all returning in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, which is in production. In addition to these actors in the 2006 film, Oscar winner Kenneth Branagh will join the cast as Miranda Priestly’s husband. Andy’s boyfriend Nate Cooper, played by Adrian Grenier, will not be returning.
Per Variety: ‘New cast members for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ include Kenneth Branagh, who is set to play Miranda Priestly’s husband, as well as Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak and Pauline Chalamet in undisclosed roles. Broadway stars Helen J. Shen (‘Maybe Happy Ending’) and Conrad Ricamora (‘Oh, Mary!’), plus comedian Caleb Hearon, will also appear in the movie. Tracie Thoms, who played Andy’s best friend Lily, and Tibor Feldman, who portrayed the chairman of Runway’s parent company, will reprise their roles in the sequel.’
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is set to release on May 1, 2026. 20th Century Studios is producing the movie at the right time — the fashion industry has just witnessed Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour stepping down after thirteen years; it’s been rumoured that Lauren Weisberger was inspired by Wintour, whom she was once assistant to! The 2006 original had insider fashion business references, and cameos from supermodels like Gisele Bundchen. This time around, it’s possible that Dua Lipa is doing a cameo!!
The Devil Wears Prada: Iconic Fashion Moments
In light of the upcoming sequel of ‘The Devil Wears Prada’—in which Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Tucci are returning, let’s take a closer look at the iconic fashion looks that went down in fashion history—Andy’s layered Chanel necklace, leather jackets and knee-high boots and Miranda’s high-high-powered editorial looks, courtesy of costume designer Patricia Field.
The minidress, the blazer, the sheer tights, the knee-high boots and the Chanel multi-layered necklace that Andy Sachs wears as a young fashion executive working in the most iconic fashion publication is one that ‘a million girls’ would die to wear. The look is subtly sexy and the combination is one that instantly posts confidence — the holy grail of character looks in fashion films.
Andy’s white coat, white gloves, white textured baker boy hat and metallic tote is another iconic look. The outerwear showcased practicality and style and Anne Hathaway completes the look with feminine gloves and a baker boy hat in sync with her signature style in the film. The silver tote bag adds versatility to the formal look, toning it down for day wear.
Andy’s white coat, white gloves and white baker boy hat. Images: 20thCenturyFox
Andy Sach’s preppy look — white shirt fastened up to the top button layered with an off-the-shoulder dark jumper, accessorised with a layered necklace and baker boy hat — is another iconic style copied by girls attempting to look sophisticated at the corporate workplace. The layering creates depth with the different elements, highlighting the young executive’s impeccable style.
Andy Sach’s white shirt, dark jumper, layered necklace and baker boy hat. Images: 20thCenturyFox
Miranda Priestly’s extravagant coats are a must-have in winter due to its quiet reflection of old money and sophistication. The contrasting pop of colour by the bright orange neckerchief makes the overall look super stylish; girls today can easily achieve a similar look by choosing a vibrant scarf instead of a neckerchief.
Meryl Streep, who played Miranda Priestly in the cult classic, told Entertainment Weekly, “Pat did a miracle with this… It was her great relationships with all the wonderful houses, the designers, the people in the fashion business that she was able to, because she’s so loved. She borrowed everything; we had to be very careful not to eat spaghetti at lunch because it’d go down the front and they couldn’t return it!”
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, who has a cameo in the film as one of the girls working in Runway magazine, looks fabulous in a pair of rectangular frames she wears to work. The distinctive frame adds a touch of style that sets her apart from the others and is exactly what we would want to wear when trying to look stylish at work or when out and about — the reason it continues to trend today.
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen’s rectangular frames. Images: 20thCenturyFox
FAQs The Devil Wears Prada: What Makes It A Cult
- What is ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ about?
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ is a fashion drama-comedy based on Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel. The story follows Andrea Sachs, who lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the editor-in-chief of Runway magazine. As Andrea tries to navigate the fashion industry, she faces immense personal and professional challenges, ultimately questioning her place in the industry. - Who is Miranda Priestly and what makes her iconic?
Miranda Priestly, portrayed by Meryl Streep, is the high-powered editor-in-chief of Runway magazine. She’s known for her impeccable fashion sense and razor-sharp critiques. Miranda’s character is often seen as a combination of control, elegance, and authority. Streep’s performance is iconic, earning her accolades. - How does The Devil Wears Prada reflect the fashion industry?
The film provides a satirical look at high fashion. From the pressure to meet deadlines to the obsession with appearances, it portrays the sacrifices, struggles, and glamour that come with working in top-tier fashion magazines. The film also highlights the intense competition, the complex relationships between colleagues, and the blurring of personal and professional lives. - What’s the significance of the fashion in the film?
The fashion in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ is a crucial storytelling element, enhancing the themes of style, identity, and ambition. Costume designer Patricia Field, who also worked on ‘Sex and the City’, created a wardrobe that showcases high fashion’s luxurious, extravagant aesthetic. Each character’s clothing choices reflect their personality and social standing, with Miranda’s outfits exuding power and sophistication, while Andrea’s style evolves as she adjusts to her new job. - How does Andrea Sachs’ character evolve throughout the movie?
Andrea, played by Anne Hathaway, starts as a naïve character with little interest in fashion. However, as she gets involved, her transformation is both external and internal. Her wardrobe becomes more stylish and tailored to the industry, and she starts to understand the importance of fashion as a tool for power and self-expression. - What role does fashion play in Andrea’s personal conflict?
Andrea’s evolving relationship with fashion is central to her personal conflict. At the beginning of the movie, she feels alienated from the world of Runway and its obsession with appearances. However, as she becomes more immersed in the job, she begins to gain a deeper understanding of fashion’s influence. Eventually, Andrea faces the difficult decision of balancing her career ambitions with her personal values, realising that her success in the industry may come at the cost of her relationships. - What is the significance of the scene with the “cerulean blue sweater”?
One of the most famous scenes in the film is Miranda Priestly’s monologue about the cerulean blue sweater. “You go to your closet and you select, I don’t know, that lumpy blue sweater, for instance, because you’re trying to tell the world that you take yourself too seriously to care about what you put on your back. But what you don’t know is that that sweater is not just blue, it’s not turquoise, it’s not lapis, it’s actually cerulean… In 2002, Oscar de la Renta did a collection of cerulean gowns. And then I think it was Yves Saint Laurent, wasn’t it, who showed cerulean military jackets? And then cerulean quickly showed up in the collections of eight different designers. And then it, uh, filtered down through the department stores, and then trickled on down into some tragic Casual Corner where you, no doubt, fished it out of some clearance bin. However, that blue represents millions of dollars and countless jobs”. - How did Meryl Streep prepare for the role of Miranda Priestly?
Meryl Streep’s portrayal of Miranda Priestly is legendary and her preparation was meticulous. Streep worked closely with costume designer Patricia Field and studied the mannerisms, speech patterns, and body language that would convey Miranda’s authority. Her performance was praised for its subtlety, with her cold, controlled demeanour making Miranda both terrifying and fascinating. - What was the impact of The Devil Wears Prada on the fashion industry?
The Devil Wears Prada significantly impacted the fashion industry in terms of popular culture and the way fashion jobs are perceived. The film made the fashion world seem both glamorous and demanding, with a layer of realism regarding the pressures of working in such an environment. - Is The Devil Wears Prada considered a cult classic in fashion cinema?
Yes, it captures the allure and challenges of the fashion industry while delivering a sharp, witty script and memorable performances. The film’s cultural impact, particularly how it shaped perceptions of fashion, office dynamics, and personal ambition, has solidified its place among influential films within the fashion industry.
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Jasmeen Dugal is Associate Editor at FashionABC, contributing her insights on fashion, technology, and sustainability. She brings with herself more than two decades of editorial experience, working for national newspapers and luxury magazines in India.
Jasmeen Dugal has worked with exchange4media as a senior writer contributing articles on the country’s advertising and marketing movements, and then with Condenast India as Net Editor where she helmed Vogue India’s official website in terms of design, layout and daily content. Besides this, she is also an entrepreneur running her own luxury portal, Explosivefashion, which highlights the latest in luxury fashion and hospitality.
