The Devil Wears Prada 2 reveals new trailer

20th Century Studios new trailer and poster released for The Devil Wears Prada 2building momentum ahead of the film’s theatrical release on May 1, 2026. The sequel returns to the world of Runway magazine nearly twenty years after the original film became a defining story of fashion, ambition and power in the workplace. The new trailer offers a closer look at the changing relationships between familiar characters as they navigate a transformed media industry.

Meryl Streep returns as Miranda Priestlythe formidable editor of Runway, who now faces the slow decline of print media while struggling to maintain the magazine’s influence. Anne Hathaway reprises her role as Andy Sachsrevisiting her connection to Miranda years after the events of the original film. Emily Blunt returns as Emily Charltonwhose career has progressed to a powerful executive position at a luxury conglomerate controlling major advertising budgets. Her new role places her in direct negotiation with Miranda, creating a new power dynamic between former boss and assistant.

For the much-discussed The Devil Wears Prada 2 movie poster, Meryl Streep wears a custom Balenciaga Look, a clear nod to the instantly recognizable visual language of the first film. The sculptural red dress parallels the original poster’s iconic “devil horns” motif, translating that sharp, graphic stance into couture-level volume, silhouette and drama, and is also featured in the latest trailer.

Stanley Tucci returns as Nigelthe creative director of Runway. Tracy Toms and Tibor Feldman also reprise their roles as Lily and Irv Ravitz. The sequel introduces additional cast members, including Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Bramall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Sen, Paulina Chalamet, BJ Novak and Conrad Ricamora.

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Behind the camera, the original creative team returns to shape the sequel. David Frankel directs the film once again, continuing the visual direction established in the first part. Aline Brosh McKenna is writing the script, returning to the world of the story he first introduced to the public in 2006. Wendy Finerman produces the film, while Michael Benderman, Karen Rosenfeld and Aline Brosh McKenna are executive producers.

The newly released trailer places fashion, editorial authority and the power of the media at the center of the narrative. Miranda Priestly tackles an industry where print publications face increasing pressure, while new corporate players control the financial structures that support fashion media.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens exclusively in theaters on May 1, 2026. The new trailer offers the clearest look yet at how the story returns to Runway magazine and revisits the characters that shaped one of fashion cinema’s most recognizable narratives.