“The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 fashion-centric comedy-drama, is currently in development with Disney at the helm. While an official release date has not been confirmed, reports suggest the film is in pre-production, with filming expected to begin in late 2024. This positions the movie for a potential late 2025 release. The production budget is rumored to be significantly higher than the original film’s $35 million, reflecting the sequel’s ambition to capture the evolving world of high fashion and digital media.
Industry insiders estimate the budget to be around $70–80 million, allowing for lavish set designs, high-end fashion collaborations, and a star-studded cast. The original film, which grossed over $326 million worldwide, was a massive commercial and critical success, becoming a cultural phenomenon. Its sequel aims to replicate this success by reuniting key cast members, including Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and potentially Anne Hathaway, while exploring a modernized storyline.
Early plot details reveal that Miranda Priestly, the iconic editor-in-chief of Runway, will face challenges in the declining print media industry, forcing her to collaborate with her former assistant Emily Charlton, now a powerful executive. With the original creative team, including director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, returning, expectations are high for the sequel to deliver the same sharp wit and compelling drama. If successful, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” could not only reignite the franchise but also set a new benchmark for fashion-focused films in the digital age.
