Everything we know about the highly anticipated premiere of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'

The long-awaited sequel to the acclaimed 2006 film now has an official release date: it will hit theaters on May 1, 2026. The project has been picked up by 20th Century Studios, which began development last year with the return of Wendy Finerman as producer and Aline Brosh McKenna as screenwriter, two of the key figures behind the success of the original. The announcement has generated great excitement among the film's fans.

The new story promises a more critical look at the publishing industry. Miranda Priestly, the iconic character played by Meryl Streep , will face the crisis in the world of print magazines , which threatens the survival of her fashion publication, Runway. In this context of transformation and decline, she will be forced to seek support in new business alliances that could test her leadership style.

One of the most striking plot twists is the role played by Emily Charlton, who was her assistant in the first film. Now a powerful executive at a luxury brand , Emily could be Runway's financial lifeline. This evolution of the character, originally played by Emily Blunt , poses an interesting shift in dynamics between the two female characters.

At this time, there's no confirmation that Streep, Blunt, or Hathaway will return , though fans remain hopeful of seeing them back on screen. The first film, based on Lauren Weisberger's novel, grossed $326 million at the box office and earned Streep an Oscar nomination. The sequel not only revisits a familiar story but also aims to explore the contemporary challenges of the fashion industry.