The cutthroat world of Runway magazine is officially back. On Monday, 20th Century Studios unveiled the final trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, offering fans a high-stakes look at the long-awaited sequel ahead of its May 1 theatrical release. The nearly two-minute clip confirms the return of the iconic original trio Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, while introducing Bridgerton star Simone Ashley as the latest victim (or protégé) of Miranda Priestly’s legendary demands. 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Trailer: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci Return After 20 Years (Watch Video)

Andy Sachs Return

The trailer opens with a nostalgic yet tense encounter between Andrea "Andy" Sachs (Hathaway) and Simone Ashley’s character, Amari. In a passing-of-the-torch moment, Andy reveals to a stunned Amari that she once held the same assistant position. Ashley, appearing as the "new Emily," is shown navigating the high-pressure environment of a modern-day Runway. The trailer highlights her shock upon learning that Andy famously walked away from a career at the pinnacle of fashion and gave up her access to Chanel to pursue journalism.

Emily Charlton Returns As Boss

Set two decades after the original film, the sequel finds Miranda Priestly (Streep) grappling with a "current scandal" and a rapidly declining print media landscape. However, the most striking change is the professional evolution of Emily Charlton (Blunt). No longer an assistant, Emily has climbed the corporate ladder to become a formidable executive at a luxury conglomerate. The trailer teases a sharp rivalry between the two, with Emily delivering a standout line that has already gone viral, “May the bridges I burn light my way.” While Miranda remains an "icy, stiletto-clicking force," she is forced to turn to her former assistants to help navigate the magazine's existential crisis.

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Adds Star Cast

Director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna return for the sequel, bringing back the sharp wit that defined the 2006 original. Alongside returning stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling, the film introduces an exciting new ensemble. Lady Gaga will make a cameo appearance and contribute an original track titled "Runway" with Doechii, while Kenneth Branagh joins the cast as Miranda Priestly’s new husband. The supporting cast also includes Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, and Pauline Chalamet. However, Adrian Grenier, who played Andy’s boyfriend Nate in the original film, will not return for the sequel. Karan Johar Meets ‘Gurus’ Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in Tokyo: Filmmaker Shares Heartfelt Post on ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Set (View Post)

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'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Release Date Announced

Based on the foundations of Lauren Weisberger’s best-selling novel, the original The Devil Wears Prada was a global box-office phenomenon that earned two Academy Award nominations. The sequel aims to capture that same cultural zeitgeist by tackling the shift from print to digital media. The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives in theatres on May 1, 2026.

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