Nearly two decades after The Devil Wears Prada became a cultural phenomenon, the highly anticipated sequel is finally happening. With filming now underway, fans of the original 2006 movie are eager to learn what’s in store for Andy Sachs, Miranda Priestly, and the rest of the Runway magazine crew.
Returning Cast and New Additions
The sequel will see most of the original cast reprising their iconic roles. Anne Hathaway is back as Andy Sachs, the once-naive assistant who survived Miranda Priestly’s brutal demands. Emily Blunt returns as Emily Charlton, Andy’s sharp-tongued colleague who has since climbed the fashion industry ladder. Stanley Tucci will once again bring his charm to the role of Nigel, Miranda’s right-hand man.
Behind the scenes, director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna are also returning, ensuring the sequel maintains the same sharp wit and stylish tone as the original. One notable new addition is Kenneth Branagh, who will play Miranda’s husband—a character previously only mentioned in passing.
However, not everyone from the first film is coming back. Nate, Andy’s boyfriend (played by Adrian Grenier), will not be part of the sequel. Fans had mixed feelings about Nate in the original, with many finding him unsupportive of Andy’s career, so his absence may not be missed.
Will the Sequel Follow the Book?
The original Devil Wears Prada film was based on Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel, which was loosely inspired by her own experiences working as an assistant to Vogue editor Anna Wintour. While Wintour has famously claimed she doesn’t remember Weisberger, the similarities between her and Miranda Priestly were impossible to ignore.
For the sequel, many speculate that the filmmakers will draw from Weisberger’s 2013 follow-up novel, Revenge Wears Prada. That book picks up ten years after the original, with Andy now a successful editor at a bridal magazine called The Plunge, which she co-owns with her former rival, Emily. Just as Andy thinks she’s left Miranda behind, their paths cross again when Runway’s parent company tries to buy The Plunge. The story flips the power dynamic, with Miranda now trying to win Andy over rather than torment her.
However, early reports suggest the movie might take a different approach. Instead of focusing on Andy’s magazine, the sequel could center on Miranda as she struggles to adapt to the decline of print media. Emily, meanwhile, may be reimagined as a high-powered executive at a luxury brand, with Miranda seeking her help to secure advertising deals.
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What to Expect from the Story
If the film does take inspiration from Revenge Wears Prada, we could see a more confident Andy navigating the challenges of running her own business while dealing with Miranda’s sudden interest in her success. The book explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and whether it’s possible to truly escape a toxic past boss.
However, if the movie goes in a new direction, we might get a deeper look at Miranda’s world—how she maintains her power in a changing industry and whether she’s capable of growth (or if she’ll always be the devil we love to hate).
One thing is certain: Miranda’s iconic one-liners (“That’s all,” “Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.”) will be back, and fans wouldn’t have it any other way.
Release Date and Fan Expectations
The sequel is set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026—just in time for summer fashion season. While that date could shift (as often happens in Hollywood), the excitement is already building.
Fans have spent years quoting the original film and dissecting its fashion moments, from Andy’s Chanel boots to Emily’s “I’m just one stomach flu away from my goal weight” line. The sequel has big shoes to fill, but with the original creative team and cast returning, there’s plenty of reason to be optimistic.
Will Miranda still rule with an iron fist? Has Andy truly moved on, or will she be pulled back into Runway’s orbit? And what new chaos will Emily bring to the table? We’ll have to wait until 2026 to find out—but until then, the speculation (and re-watches of the original) will continue.