Fashionistas and film buffs, prepare to be slayed— the first teaser trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2 has officially landed, unleashing a whirlwind of nostalgia, sharp wit, and runway-ready drama. Dropped on November 12, 2025, by 20th Century Studios, this 52-second sizzle reel blasts viewers back into the cutthroat world of Runway magazine, where Meryl Streep’s ice-queen editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly struts her stuff in signature red stilettos, only to collide with Anne Hathaway’s evolved Andy Sachs in a tense elevator standoff. “Took you long enough,” Miranda snarls, as Andy slips on sleek black sunglasses with a knowing smirk—setting the tone for a sequel that’s equal parts glamorous revenge and media meltdown.
It’s been nearly two decades since the 2006 original, a box-office juggernaut that grossed over $326 million worldwide and cemented its status as a cultural touchstone for anyone who’s ever chased a dream in stilettos. Based on Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel, the first film followed fresh-faced journalism grad Andy Sachs as she traded her cozy sweaters for designer duds, enduring Miranda’s withering demands while navigating the glossy underbelly of high fashion. Iconic lines like “That’s all!” and “Cerulean blue” became instant lexicon, and the film’s blend of humor, heart, and haute couture inspired endless memes, Halloween costumes, and even real-world career advice.
Fast-forward to 2026: The Devil Wears Prada 2, helmed once more by director David Frankel from a script by Aline Brosh McKenna, picks up in a post-print era where Miranda faces the crumbling empire of traditional magazines. With ad dollars drying up, she must forge an uneasy alliance with her former assistant-turned-rival Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt reprising her role), now a powerhouse exec at a luxury conglomerate dangling the cash Runway desperately needs. Andy, no longer the wide-eyed newbie, returns as a seasoned player, her reunion with Miranda sparking fireworks that promise to dissect ambition, betrayal, and the relentless march of digital disruption.
The trailer, set to Madonna’s pulsating “Vogue,” teases more than it reveals—quick cuts of Miranda barking orders amid chaotic photo shoots, Andy plotting in boardrooms, and glimpses of the expanded ensemble. Returning vets include Stanley Tucci as the wry art director Nigel Kipling, Tracie Thoms as Andy’s loyal friend Lily, and Tibor Feldman as the scheming Irv Ravitz. Fresh faces amp up the star power: Kenneth Branagh as Miranda’s enigmatic husband, Simone Ashley in a mysterious key role, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall as Andy’s new love interest, B.J. Novak, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, Pauline Chalamet, and Conrad Ricamora. Whispers of a Lady Gaga cameo have fans buzzing, adding a pop diva edge to the proceedings. Notably absent: Adrian Grenier’s Nate, signaling Andy’s fully embraced her fabulous fate.
The trailer’s debut has shattered records, racking up 185 million views in its first 24 hours across platforms—edging out even Toy Story 5 and claiming the most-viewed non-superhero trailer ever. On Instagram alone, it hit 79 million, while TikTok exploded with 60 million, flooded with reactions from “That’s all? More like ‘Gimme more!'” to debates over Miranda’s controversial Valentino Rockstud heels (a 2010s throwback that’s either genius or a cardinal sin). Anna Wintour, the real-life Vogue titan who inspired Miranda, once quipped about the original’s premiere, donning Prada unwittingly—now, she’s likely smirking from the front row.
This sequel arrives amid a sequel-saturated summer 2026 lineup, rubbing elbows with Scary Movie 6, Minions 3, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. But Devil Wears Prada 2 stands apart, tackling timely themes like the death of print media and the gig-economy grind on personal lives. Producers Wendy Finerman and Karen Rosenfelt, with McKenna exec producing, have crafted a story that’s not just a cash-grab but a mirror to our algorithm-driven age. As Miranda might say, “By all means, move at a glacial pace”—but with a May 1, 2026, release date locked, the wait feels eternal. One thing’s certain: This devil’s return will have us all checking our closets, questioning our bosses, and voguing into theaters. Fashion may fade, but this franchise? It’s eternal.
