Two decades later, the iconic sound of Miranda Priestly’s heels is once again echoing in theaters. Thursday saw the release of the highly anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, and while the glamour is intact, the magic seems to have remained in 2006.
International critics have been clear: the film is a visual feast, but lacks the “breath of fresh air” that made us fall in love with it 20 years ago. Is it a product only for nostalgic fans? Everything points to yes.
What the review of The Devil Wears Prada Say
🎥🍿Film OPINION:
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” tries to come back in style… but stays on the catwalk of the superficial. 👿The problem is not the cast -which is still top-notch-, but the way they use it: the script bets on a constant humor that dilutes any… pic.twitter.com/Z9TOyaEknP
– FlashBack Cinema (@FlashBack__Cinema) May 4, 2026
The Guardian: Unforgiving of Andy Sachs’ (Anne Hathaway) new romance, calling it “bafflingly dull” and lacking chemistry with her new Aussie beau.
Variety: He assures that, although it is “heartwarming entertainment,” it is difficult for it to reach the cult status of the first installment.
The Hollywood Reporter: He defines the film as more of a “clothing showcase” than a smart workplace comedy.
A cast of diamonds in a digital world
I loved The Devil Wears Fashion 2 😈👠
Meryl Streep is back in total Miranda queen mode, sharper than ever.
Anne Hathaway grown up, confident, playing in another league.
And Emily Blunt… perfect timing.10 10 10. They will love it. pic.twitter.com/Xaaezvov0t
– Guido Zaffora (@GZaffora) April 29, 2026
The best part of the film, without a doubt, is seeing the original “dream team” again.
Meryl Streep proves why she’s the absolute boss, while Emily Blunt (now a top Dior executive) and Stanley Tucci maintain the level of sarcasm we love so much.
The plot attempts to modernize by showing the decline of paper fashion magazines in the face of the digital age, a touch of realism that The New Yorker describes as a mix of “cynicism and hope.”
If there’s one thing you’re going to want to see this movie for, it’s the fashion spread.
With appearances by Donatella Versace and a Lady Gaga who promises to steal her scenes, the sequel is, in Anne Hathaway’s words, “a fashion show without complexes.”
In short…
Director: David Frankel (takes over).
Star cameos: Lady Gaga, Donatella Versace and Kenneth Branagh.
Key point: The transition of Runway magazine to the digital world.
Verdict: Entertaining for an afternoon of popcorn, but don’t expect it to surpass the original.
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