Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci Return in The Devil Wears Prada 2 — Fashion, Power, and Drama in the Sequel’s First Trailer
Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs are back — and the fashion world is losing its collective breath. On November 12, 2025, 20th Century Studios officially released the first trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, giving fans their long-awaited glimpse of Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway stepping once again into their iconic roles from the 2006 original. The two-minute trailer, sleek, biting, and dripping with designer nostalgia, confirmed what fans have been hoping for nearly two decades: the world of Runway magazine has returned, sharper and more stylish than ever.
The first seconds of the trailer set the tone. A pair of stiletto heels echo across marble floors. A perfectly manicured hand — one that could only belong to Miranda Priestly — slides a cup of coffee across a glass desk. Then, in walks Andy Sachs, no longer the wide-eyed assistant from nearly twenty years ago. She’s composed, confident, and ready for something bigger. When the elevator doors close, Miranda looks up, her trademark sunglasses perched on her nose, and says simply, “You’re late.” Andy smiles — the kind of smile that says she’s not the same girl who once scrambled for a latte. “You’re welcome,” she replies. In those two lines, the internet lost its mind.
The trailer quickly became the top trending clip on social media, with over 40 million views across YouTube and TikTok within 24 hours. Fans flooded comment sections, calling it “the comeback of the century” and praising how effortlessly Streep and Hathaway slipped back into their roles. “Meryl Streep hasn’t missed a single icy glare,” one user wrote, while another tweeted, “Anne Hathaway aged like a fine Chanel bag.”
The film brings back the original powerhouse cast: Meryl Streep as the commanding editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly, Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, Emily Blunt as Miranda’s sharp-tongued assistant Emily Charlton, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling, the trusted fashion guru of Runway. Each star has since gone on to build an extraordinary career, yet their reunion feels like a homecoming — an intersection of legacy, timing, and cinematic magic.
Set nearly twenty years after the events of the first film, The Devil Wears Prada 2 catches up with the characters as the fashion industry itself faces seismic change. According to the studio’s synopsis, Runway magazine is now struggling to survive in a digital world dominated by influencers, AI-driven trend forecasts, and fast fashion culture. Miranda Priestly, still the formidable face of the brand, must navigate a new generation of media — one that doesn’t necessarily bow to power or prestige.
Meanwhile, Andy Sachs has reinvented herself as the founder of an independent online publication known for ethical journalism and cultural critique — a direct contrast to the glamorous world she once escaped. When a major merger threatens both Runway and Andy’s company, fate (and perhaps fashion) brings them back together in a battle of intellect, vision, and loyalty. “The future isn’t couture,” Miranda says in the trailer’s closing line, adjusting her sunglasses as cameras flash around her. “It’s chaos. And I plan to control it.”
The sequel, directed once again by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, honors the tone of the original while expanding its scope. The 2006 film, based on Lauren Weisberger’s bestselling novel, became a global hit — grossing over $326 million at the box office and earning Meryl Streep an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. It was a perfect storm of witty writing, cultural satire, and unforgettable performances. But beyond the glamour, it explored ambition, integrity, and the complicated relationship between women in power.
In this new chapter, those themes deepen. Early production notes hint that the film will explore the tension between tradition and reinvention — what happens when icons of the old world confront a generation driven by speed and disruption. Emily Blunt’s character, Emily Charlton, now heads her own fashion agency in London, making her return to the Runway world both ironic and triumphant. Stanley Tucci’s Nigel, now retired but still connected to Miranda, provides the film’s emotional bridge — the conscience that questions whether success is worth the sacrifice.
Fans were equally thrilled to spot smaller Easter eggs in the trailer. The iconic Runway logo has been subtly redesigned, symbolizing a new era. Miranda’s office remains immaculate, though her trademark white orchids are replaced by minimalist sculptures — a visual nod to evolution. And yes, the blue sweater — that infamous cerulean monologue that defined the first film — gets its own modern twist. This time, Miranda delivers a pointed lecture about “algorithmic relevance” instead of color palettes, reminding audiences that true power never goes out of style, it simply updates its form.
Filming for The Devil Wears Prada 2 took place between June and October 2025, with key locations in New York, Paris, and Milan. Fashion houses including Prada, Chanel, Valentino, and Balenciaga contributed pieces for the production, ensuring that every frame drips with authenticity. Costume designer Patricia Field, who dressed the cast in the original, returned to curate the sequel’s wardrobe, blending nostalgia with innovation. “The first film defined a generation’s idea of elegance,” Field said in a statement. “This one redefines it.”
Meryl Streep’s return as Miranda Priestly is, perhaps, the film’s greatest draw. At 76, Streep commands the screen with the same effortless authority she did in 2006. Early viewers at private screenings have described her performance as “electric,” with one reviewer noting, “She’s colder, wiser, and somehow even funnier.” Anne Hathaway, too, brings new dimension to Andy Sachs — no longer the idealistic assistant but a woman who has built her own power. Hathaway told Vanity Fair earlier this year that she felt “a deep sense of symmetry” revisiting the role. “Andy was about finding her voice,” she said. “Now, she has it — and she’s not afraid to use it.”
The reunion between Streep and Hathaway marks one of Hollywood’s most celebrated onscreen partnerships. Behind the scenes, the two actresses reportedly embraced the opportunity to reconnect, sharing mutual admiration for how their characters’ journeys mirror their own careers. Emily Blunt, now an A-list star in her own right, called returning to the set “like stepping into a memory — only with better shoes.”
As for fans, the excitement is palpable. Fashion blogs, entertainment outlets, and social media feeds are flooded with analysis of the trailer’s every frame. Vogue declared it “the most glamorous comeback of the decade.” Variety praised the film’s “clever modernization of power dynamics,” while fans on TikTok stitched reactions comparing the new trailer to the original 2006 opening sequence shot-for-shot.
The stakes for The Devil Wears Prada 2 are undoubtedly high. Beyond the nostalgia, it’s a test of how Hollywood handles legacy stories — those rare sequels that arrive decades later and attempt to recapture lightning in a bottle. But if the trailer is any indication, this one understands exactly what made the original timeless: it wasn’t just the fashion, the wit, or the performances. It was the humanity underneath it all — the story of a young woman learning how to balance ambition with authenticity, and a mentor whose power came at the cost of connection.
At a time when the worlds of fashion and media are changing faster than ever, The Devil Wears Prada 2 feels perfectly timed. It’s not just a sequel — it’s a reflection. A story about aging in industries obsessed with youth, about evolving when the world insists you’ve already peaked, and about reclaiming one’s narrative. For Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs, the runway may have changed, but their rivalry — and mutual respect — remains the same.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set to hit theaters worldwide on May 1, 2026. Until then, fans can rewatch the original, polish their stilettos, and prepare for Miranda’s inevitable return to the top — because, as the final trailer line reminds us, “Style never fades. It only gets sharper.”
