During the 68th Annual Grammys on Feb. 2, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” official trailer premiered, becoming 20th Century Studios’ most viewed trailer of all time. Featuring the original cast of Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, the May 1 release is one of the most anticipated of the year.
With the original release celebrating its 20th anniversary this June, audiences wondered what the iconic characters are up to in 2026.
Although the trailer doesn’t reveal much, it is apparent the adaptation will center on Andrea “Andy” Sachs’ (Hathaway) return to a modern-day Runway magazine and the drama revolving around the publication.
Since 2006, the cast of “The Devil Wears Prada” continued to be some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Aside from success, the actors are good friends and consistently express their gratitude for the film.
“It changed everything,” Blunt said in a 2025 interview for Elle. “David Frankel (the director) changed my life by casting me when I was an unknown.”
In December 2023, Hathaway and Blunt were on Variety’s Actors on Actors. They discussed their careers and ended the interview with a conversation about the impact "The Devil Wears Prada" had on them, creating valuable friendships.
Since its premiere, Hathaway starred in “Alice Through the Looking Glass” (2016) and “Ocean’s Eight” (2018), to name a few. Her portrayal of Fantine in “Les Misérables” (2012) was awarded various accolades.
Aside from "The Devil Wears Prada 2", Hathaway will star in multiple major releases this year, including “Mother Mary,” “The Odyssey” and “Verity.” With over 120 award nominations already under her belt, she is predicted to receive more for these roles.
“Anne Hathaway is always worth backing,” Stacey Henley, editor-in-chief at TheGamer, said in a 2027 Oscars nomination prediction article.
With over 90 acting credits and 50 years in the industry, Streep has been a widely respected actress for decades.
“Meryl Streep is not just among the best actors of her generation, but every generation,” Billy Fichner said for BuzzFeed.
Since "The Devil Wears Prada,” she was notably in “Mamma Mia” (2008), “It’s Complicated” (2009) and “Little Women” (2019). She also starred in “Into the Woods” (2014) and “Mary Poppins Returns” (2018), both alongside Blunt.
Before the 2026 Grammys, producer Clive Davis confirmed rumors of Streep portraying Joni Mitchell in an upcoming biopic. Although little information was released about the film, director Cameron Crowe said it has been in the works for four years.
With "The Devil Wears Prada" being her first large-scale acting credit, Blunt since accumulated over 50 total roles. Notably, she was in “A Quiet Place” (2018) and “Oppenheimer” (2023), two highly popular films of the past decade.
According to IMDB, the sequel follows Runway magazine editor Miranda Priestly (Streep) and her conflict with Emily Charlton (Blunt), her former assistant turned rival, as Priestly nears retirement.
Tucci returns to his role of Nigel Kipling, art director at Runway. Although it is unclear where Kipling and Priestly stand after her betrayal in the first film, the reprise of this high-fashion duo is highly anticipated.
The film also addresses the developmental decline in print media as technology and production have evolved unprecedentedly since 2006.
While the first film features a now-iconic scene of Sachs throwing her T-Mobile Sidekick into a fountain in Paris, the new trailer is full of iPhones and Instagram scrolling.
Throughout the released clips, Priestly seems unfamiliar with her former assistant Sachs. It is ambiguous if this is her pretending not to know her, not remembering due to her meeting many people over the years or if she is diagnosed with dementia. YouTube users have taken to the trailer’s comment section to voice confusion with the choice.
Along with the original cast, there will be new faces. Kenneth Branagh is set to portray Priestly’s husband, while Patrick Brammall enters as a new love interest for Sachs.
Not returning is Adrian Grenier, who played Nate Cooper, the former boyfriend of Sachs. This is not surprising, as their split played a large part in the first film.
With over two months until the release, fans are ready for Runway to be on their screens, giving them all the early 2000’s nostalgia.
“I’m not just excited for the plot — I’m ready for the suits,” Adam Cheung of GQ said.
