First Reactions to ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Applaud a ‘Sharp and Downright Chique’ Sequel
Early reactions to 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' are largely positive, praising the returning cast's chemistry and the film's sharp, stylish execution. The sequel, set 20 years after the original, follows Andy Sachs as she returns to Runway Magazine amid challenges facing modern journalism. While many applaud its emotional payoffs and relevance, some critics find the narrative uneven despite strong performances. Overall, it’s seen as a worthy, if not groundbreaking, follow-up to the 2006 classic.
- ▪The film reunites Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, with David Frankel returning as director and Aline Brosh McKenna as writer.
- ▪Set two decades after the original, the story centers on Andy Sachs returning to Runway Magazine as features editor during a period of industry upheaval.
- ▪The movie draws strong parallels to the real-world struggles of print journalism, particularly under corporate and tech-driven ownership.
- ▪Reactions highlight the cast's seamless return to their roles, with particular praise for Streep and Tucci's performances.
- ▪While some critics feel the narrative lacks the emotional depth of the original, most agree the film delivers humor, heart, and timely commentary.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies First Reactions to ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Applaud a ‘Sharp and Downright Chique’ Sequel “It’s funny, charming, and filled with genuinely heartwarming payoffs,” one critic writes Andi Ortiz April 28, 2026 @ 6:42 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Meryl Streep is seen on the set of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" on August 7, 2025 in New York City (Credit: XNY/Star Max/GC Images) Screenings of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” began in earnest this week, and for those who have seen the film early, it’s a worthy legacy sequel. The 20th Century Studios film picks up 20 years after the events of the first film reuniting all your favorites from the 2006 classic (including director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna). These days, Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) is a serious journalist, but after a series of unfortunate events for both herself and Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) finds herself back at Runway Magazine — this time as the features editor. Miranda is still running the place, Nigel (Stanley Tucci) is still her righthand man, but the publication is struggling in the modern age, as many real-life outlets are. And for journalists in particular, the film struck a deeply resonant chord in its depiction of that struggle. Read Next Sydney Sweeney's 'Devil Wears Prada 2' Cameo Hits the Cutting Room Floor “Didn’t expect parts of #TheDevilWearsPrada2 to feel like a documentary on the painful state of journalism,” critic Tomris Laffly wrote. “Glad that a mainstream film unfolds around this urgent reality.” Writer Randy Jones called it “a thorough, satirical reflection of the rapid, detoirating state of modern journalism where many publications try to survive at the hands of visionless tech bro owners.” My journalist ass during Devil Wears Prada 2 – a thorough, satirical reflection of the rapid, detoirating state of modern journalism where many publications try to survive at the hands of visionless tech bro owners. pic.twitter.com/7cOk9EBzdr— Rendy Jones (@rendy_jones) April 27, 2026 Didn’t expect parts of #TheDevilWearsPrada2 to feel like a documentary on the painful state of journalism. Glad that a mainstream film unfolds around this urgent reality. Overall, I’m more muted in my reaction than my peers. Still, it’s nice to see you again, cerulean sweater. pic.twitter.com/FZmFgEKjrv — Tomris Laffly (@TomiLaffly) April 27, 2026 Hard to imagine anyone who’s a fan of the first film being disappointed with THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2. It’s funny, charming, and filled with genuinely heartwarming payoffs. Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci slip back into their roles as if no time has… pic.twitter.com/9Wi9FMI6or — Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) April 27, 2026 A movie about how corporations are destroying journalism and why preserving storytelling and the people that shaped it matters. They cooked, I fear. #TheDevilWearsPrada2 pic.twitter.com/EeTkHzC3uH— Brandon Pope TV (@BpopeTV) April 28, 2026 While the support for journalism at large was appreciated, some felt that the actual narrative around the sentiment didn’t quite work as tightly as it could’ve. As one viewer put it, “It works to an extent, as you can’t help but enjoy seeing your favorites return, but I’m not sure it feels worth the 20 year wait.” Gird your loins: I didn’t love #TheDevilWearsPrada2. Outside of its well-intentioned spotlight on the flailing state of journalism,…
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