The Devil Wears Prada 2 has premiered in London, bringing back Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs in a sequel that comments on the struggling media industry. The film, set two decades after the original, follows Runway magazine as it faces financial ruin amid the decline of print media. Streep and Hathaway are joined by Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, with the movie praised as one of the few sequels to match its beloved predecessor.
The sequel opens with Runway on life support, as Miranda attempts to keep the brand afloat with social-first content and Gorpcore fashion shoots. Andy, fired from her job at New York Vanguard, is brought in to restore credibility after a PR crisis involving sweatshops. The film deftly handles the death of media, with Andy detailing layoffs and downsizing that resonate with former and current journalists.
Reunions between characters are highlights, with Nigel (Tucci) delivering sharp one-liners and a makeover scene. Miranda has mellowed but still struggles with modern political correctness, questioning body-positive models. The film balances acidic humour with moments of vulnerability, showing Miranda considering retirement as she faces budget cuts and a potential sale of Runway.
The movie features celebrity cameos and a soundtrack that includes Lady Gaga. With box office takings expected to exceed $200m in its first week, the sequel has been met with enthusiasm from fans, who attended screenings dressed in designer outfits. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now showing in cinemas across the UK.
