Hold onto your stilettos, fashionistas! The long-awaited sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is officially in the works, with a release date set for May 1, 2026. Nearly 20 years after the original film captivated audiences with its portrayal of the cutthroat fashion industry, fans are eager to see what¡¯s next for the iconic characters.
Meryl Streep is expected to reprise her role as the formidable Miranda Priestly, while Anne Hathaway will return as the ambitious Andy Sachs. Emily Blunt is also anticipated to return as the sharp-tongued Emily Charlton. Stanley Tucci, who played the witty art director Nigel Kipling, has expressed enthusiasm about returning, stating that he would be "happy" to make the sequel and that it would be "one of the best times ever".
While plot details remain under wraps, it's rumoured that the sequel will explore Miranda Priestly's adaptation to the digital age of publishing, as she grapples with the decline of traditional magazine publishing and contends with Emily, now a powerful executive in a luxury goods company that controls vital advertising dollars.
Author Lauren Weisberger, who wrote the original novel, has shown support for the sequel, stating that she would be "first on board" for a movie adaptation of her sequel, Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns.
With the original cast and key creatives returning, anticipation is building for what promises to be a stylish and dramatic continuation of the beloved story. Mark your calendars for May 1, 2026, and get ready to step back into the world of high fashion and fierce ambition.