Two decades after Miranda Priestly first terrorized her way into pop culture, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” brought Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci back to the halls of Runway magazine for a theatrical run that opened on May 1, 2026. Now, fans who missed it in cinemas have a reason to mark their calendars again: the film is set to arrive on Disney+ on July 29, 2026, making it one of the most anticipated upcoming streaming premieres of the summer.
A Sequel Fans Waited Two Decades For
The original 2006 “The Devil Wears Prada” became a defining film of its era, turning Miranda Priestly’s icy one-liners and Andy Sachs’ fashion-world education into cultural touchstones that are still quoted today. A sequel had been rumored and requested for years, but it wasn’t until development officially began in mid-2024 that fans finally got confirmation the entire core cast would return.
Streep, Hathaway, Blunt, and Tucci all signed back on to reprise their roles as Miranda, Andy, Emily, and Nigel, with original director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna also returning. Principal photography took place between June and October 2025 across Manhattan, Milan, and Newark, New Jersey, giving the film the same high-fashion, globe-trotting visual identity that made the first movie so memorable.
What the Story Is About
The sequel picks up roughly twenty years after the events of the original film. Miranda Priestly now finds herself navigating a magazine publishing industry in serious flux, forced to confront her own fading influence in an era where traditional print media is struggling to stay relevant. Meanwhile, Andy Sachs returns to Runway — this time not as a wide-eyed assistant, but as the magazine’s new Features Editor, older, more confident, and far more equipped to hold her own against Miranda.
Complicating matters further is Emily, Miranda’s former “first assistant,” who has since become a powerful executive at a luxury fashion brand. Her path crosses with Andy and Miranda’s once again, and the story hints at a brewing scandal that threatens to shake up the entire Runway empire. The generational and professional power shift at the center of the plot gives the sequel a sharper, more mature edge compared to the original’s classic “new girl finds her footing” narrative.
New Faces Joining the Runway
Alongside the returning leads, the sequel introduces a wide roster of new characters played by a notably starry supporting cast, including Kenneth Branagh (as Miranda’s husband), Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, B.J. Novak, Pauline Chalamet, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, and Conrad Ricamora. Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman also return in their original roles as Lily and Irv.
The film’s soundtrack has also generated buzz on its own, featuring original music tied to the story’s high-fashion world, including the single “Runway,” accompanied by a music video featuring Lady Gaga and Doechii performing in a stylized fashion-forward setting.
Theatrical Run and Box Office
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” premiered in New York on April 20, 2026, ahead of its wide U.S. theatrical release on May 1. The film went on to perform strongly at the box office, reflecting just how much lingering affection audiences still have for these characters two decades later. Its theatrical success is part of what makes the upcoming streaming release such a notable event — many fans who caught the buzz around the film’s box office run but missed seeing it in theaters will now get their first chance to watch it.
Why the Disney+ Release Matters
For a film built around nostalgia, fashion, and sharp generational commentary, a streaming debut often extends a movie’s cultural relevance well beyond its theatrical window. The upcoming July 29, 2026 Disney+ release means “The Devil Wears Prada 2” will reach a much broader audience, including longtime fans revisiting the franchise from home and newer viewers discovering it for the first time.
Streaming releases of major theatrical hits also tend to reignite online conversation and fan content, from favorite quotes to fashion breakdowns of the film’s wardrobe choices — something the original film became especially famous for over the years.
What to Expect When It Arrives
Given the film’s PG-13 rating and just under two-hour runtime, viewers can expect the same blend of sharp comedy, workplace drama, and high-fashion spectacle that defined the original, now filtered through a story about power, legacy, and an industry in transition. With Miranda Priestly no longer the unquestioned queen of her domain and Andy no longer the outsider trying to prove herself, the sequel promises a more balanced, evolved dynamic between its two central characters.
Conclusion
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” may have already had its moment in theaters, but its upcoming arrival on Disney+ on July 29, 2026 is shaping up to be just as significant a milestone for the franchise. For fans who’ve waited nearly twenty years for a sequel, streaming access means the return to Runway is finally just a few weeks away.