The Devil Wears Prada 2: Sequel News & Updates

July 30, 2026

Fans of high-fashion catfights and razor-sharp office politics can now stream the long-awaited sequel from home. The Devil Wears Prada 2 landed today on both Hulu and Disney+, giving subscribers a chance to see Andy Sachs, Miranda Priestly, and Emily Charlton reunite more than two decades after the original film defined a generation’s idea of workplace ambition. The sequel, which opened in theaters on April 29, 2026, runs 119 minutes and carries a solid TMDb aggregate rating of 7.161 out of 10.

David Frankel, who directed the 2006 original, returns to the director’s chair for the follow-up. The film brings back the core creative team and much of the original cast, including Anne Hathaway as Andy, Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, Emily Blunt as a dramatically elevated Emily Charlton, and Stanley Tucci as the ever-indispensable Nigel. New blood arrives in the form of Kenneth Branagh, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, and Tracie Thoms, who join the established ensemble.

Plot and cast

The story picks up years after Andy left the hallowed halls of Runway. This time she returns to the magazine, only to find that both the fashion industry and the media landscape have shifted dramatically. Miranda Priestly is navigating a world of digital disruption, influencer culture, and shrinking print budgets, all while trying to keep Runway relevant. Andy and Miranda must reckon with their complicated history, and their path forward depends on an unexpected ally: Emily Charlton, once a sniping assistant, now the head of a luxury brand with the deep pockets Runway desperately needs.

Kenneth Branagh plays a new character named Stuart, while Justin Theroux appears as Benji, Lucy Liu as Sasha, and Tracie Thoms reprises her original role as Lily, Andy’s skeptical friend. The sequel maintains the genre classification of Comedy, Drama, balancing sharp one-liners with the emotional weight of a reunion that forces every character to confront how much - and how little - they’ve changed.

Box office and streaming strategy

The film’s streaming launch on Hulu and Disney+ comes roughly three months after its theatrical debut. The simultaneous availability on both platforms suggests Disney is aiming for maximum reach, tapping into both the general-audience Disney+ subscriber base and the more adult-skewing Hulu audience. No specific box-office figures have been disclosed, but the TMDb score indicates generally positive audience reception, especially for a sequel arriving so long after the original.

For longtime fans, the return of Frankel and the original cast provides continuity. Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep have both spoken in interviews about the script’s ability to honor the original while acknowledging how much the fashion and media worlds have evolved since 2006. Emily Blunt’s expanded role as a powerful industry figure gives the story a three-way dynamic that reviewers have noted as one of the film’s strengths.

Critical context

The 7.161 rating on TMDb places the sequel in respectable territory, slightly below the original’s enduring 7.1 score on many platforms but still well within the range of a satisfied audience. Critics have praised the performances, particularly Streep’s continued command of Miranda’s icy gravitas and Blunt’s transformation from bitter assistant to formidable executive. Some reviews have noted that the plot relies heavily on nostalgia, but the cast’s chemistry and Frankel’s assured direction keep the proceedings engaging.

With its premiere on streaming now complete, The Devil Wears Prada 2 becomes accessible to viewers who missed it in theaters. The film is available to all Hulu and Disney+ subscribers, no additional rental fee required. For fans who have waited years to see Andy and Miranda share screen time again, the wait is finally over - and the sequel is just a click away.

Source: Variety