The Devil Wears Prada 2

Should you watch The Devil Wears Prada 2?

Watch The Devil Wears Prada 2 if you are a fan of the original or simply want a sharply written comedy-drama anchored by one of cinema's most iconic casts returning to roles they clearly love. It is a sequel built with real craft — same director, same writer, same core ensemble — and it earns the rare distinction of a follow-up that actually has something to say.

Why watch this movie?

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is the long-awaited comedy-drama sequel to the 2006 cultural phenomenon that introduced the world to Miranda Priestly and the razor-sharp world of high-fashion publishing. Nearly twenty years on, director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna — the same creative team behind the original — return with a story that earns its existence. Andy Sachs, now a features editor, is drawn back into Runway's orbit as Miranda Priestly faces a media landscape she can no longer fully control. At the centre of the conflict is Emily Charlton — once Andy's imperious colleague, now the head of a luxury brand holding the key to Runway's survival. The film reunites all four original leads — Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci — alongside a strong new ensemble including Kenneth Branagh, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, and Simone Ashley. It is a rare sequel that asks genuine questions about legacy, reinvention, and what it costs to stay at the top of an industry that never stops changing.

Who should watch it?

This film is made for fans of the original who want to see where Miranda, Andy, Emily, and Nigel have landed two decades on — and whether the chemistry that made the first film unforgettable still holds. It is equally strong for viewers who enjoy sharp workplace comedy-dramas, fashion-world storytelling, and films built around formidable characters with real ambition and history between them. Familiarity with the original adds significant emotional depth, but the sequel provides enough context for new viewers to follow the story. Those who enjoy films like Morning Glory, The Intern, and Confessions of a Shopaholic will find the tone and stakes very familiar.

Pros

• All four original leads — Streep, Hathaway, Blunt, and Tucci — return with chemistry that twenty years have only deepened
• Directed and written by the same creative team as the 2006 film, preserving its wit and precision
• A plot that pushes characters forward rather than simply replaying the original
• Significant new cast additions including Kenneth Branagh and Lucy Liu broaden the world credibly
• A rare sequel that genuinely has something new to say about ambition, legacy, and reinvention

Cons

• The original film carries enormous nostalgic weight — the sequel inevitably invites comparison
• Viewers unfamiliar with the first film may miss key character dynamics and emotional callbacks
• The deliberate comedy-drama tone is character-driven rather than broadly crowd-pleasing
• High expectations from a generation of devoted fans create a difficult standard for any sequel to meet

If you liked this movie

If you enjoyed The Devil Wears Prada 2, you may also like The Devil Wears Prada for the full origin of Miranda and Andy's complicated dynamic and the fashion world they inhabit. Morning Glory and The Intern offer sharp workplace comedy-dramas with well-drawn female leads navigating demanding industries. Confessions of a Shopaholic and 13 Going on 30 deliver similar energy around ambition, identity, and the fashion world. The Proposal and The Holiday are excellent picks for the same blend of wit and warmth. For a fashion origin story with a darker, more stylised edge, Cruella provides a compelling contrast.