‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ First Reactions Say the Sequel Is ‘Charming,’ ‘Genuinely Heartwarming’ and Destined to ‘Be a Massive Hit’
Early reactions to 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' praise the sequel as charming, heartwarming, and a worthy follow-up to the 2006 original. Critics highlight Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and the returning cast for seamlessly slipping back into their roles. The film balances nostalgia with timely themes, particularly the state of journalism, while delivering sharp humor and stylish visuals. Set to open May 1, it is already being predicted as a major box office success.
- ▪Meryl Streep reprises her role as Miranda Priestly alongside Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and director David Frankel from the original film.
- ▪New cast members include Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, and B.J. Novak.
- ▪The plot follows Andy Sachs returning to Runway magazine as features editor, two decades after the events of the first film.
- ▪Despite a chaotic production due to fan and paparazzi attention in New York, the cast praised the overwhelming public enthusiasm.
- ▪The film is set for release on May 1, 2026, from 20th Century Studios and Disney, launching the summer movie season.
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Home Film News Apr 28, 2026 5:42am PT ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ First Reactions Say the Sequel Is ‘Charming,’ ‘Genuinely Heartwarming’ and Destined to ‘Be a Massive Hit’ By Zack Sharf Plus Icon Zack Sharf Digital News Director ZSharf Latest ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ First Reactions Say the Sequel Is ‘Charming,’ ‘Genuinely Heartwarming’ and Destined to ‘Be a Massive Hit’ 2 hours ago Jimmy Kimmel Defends ‘Expectant Widow’ Joke After Donald and Melania Trump Demand ABC Fire Him: ‘It Was Not by Any Stretch of the Definition a Call to Assassination. And They Know That’ 10 hours ago Donald Trump Says ‘Jimmy Kimmel Should Be Immediately Fired by Disney and ABC’ After Melania Widow Joke: ‘A Despicable Call to Violence’ 20 hours ago See All ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection Gird your loins, because “The Devil Wears Prada 2” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press and first reactions are trickling in for highly-anticipated sequel. The movie, which marks the return of Meryl Streep to her Oscar-nominated role of fashion magazine powerhouse Miranda Priestly, is being called “charming and fun” and destined to be a “massive hit.” Entertainment journalist Daniel Baptista wrote on X that “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is a “fun and fierce sequel” that ushers a natural return for stars Streep and Anne Hathaway, adding: “It feels familiar in the best way, timely in the right ways, and is well worth the wait.” blogherads.adq.push(function () { blogherads .defineSlot( 'medrec', 'gpt-variety-article-mid-article-uid0' ) .setTargeting( 'pos', ["mid-article1","mid-articleX","mid","mid-article"] ) .setTargeting( 'viewable', 'yes' ) .setSubAdUnitPath("ros\/mid-article") .addSize([[300,250],[2,2],[300,251],[2,4],[4,2],[320,480],[620,366]]) .setClsOptimization("minsize") ; }); Related Stories Christine Romans Gets Two-Hour Show as NBC News Expands Live-Streaming Service NBC News, MS NOW Tamp Down Party Spirit After White House Correspondents' Dinner Chaos Variety‘s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay echoed the praise, writing on X that “‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is “phenomenal” and “the perfect sequel that exceeded all expectations. Aline Brosh McKenna’s script is sharp and witty. We’ll be quoting this for years to come. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt are still great. Stunning costumes, and that soundtrack slaps hard.” Popular on Variety if ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { pmcCnx.cmd.push(function() { pmcCnx({ settings: { plugins: { pmcAtlasMG: { iabPlcmt: 2, } } }, playerId: 'fdaee7b3-292f-4a85-89bb-29a56b567de3', playlistId: '073c6e70-0010-4b87-92d0-d891f87f5cd8', }).render("connatix_contextual_player_div"); }); } else { // This should only be get called when page cache is not cleared and it's event time. window.pmc.harmony?.switchToHarmonyPlayer(); } THR senior editor Alex Werpin called the sequel a “biting media parody wrapped up in high fashion,” adding: “Every journalist who sees it will cringe from recognition.” “‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ has no right to be as good as it is,” adds Awards Watch’s Erik Anderson. “Just the right kind and number of callbacks and earned nostalgia, Anne Hathaway continues to be our most vibrant star. It’s funny and deeper, and we get the return of ‘Vogue.'” Meryl Streep returns for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” alongside original cast members Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, plus director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna. New cast members include…
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