The Devil Wears Prada 2 UK Release Date, Casting and Official Trailer

Film Feature by Chris Olson

Film fans, and myself included, are often cynical about the "legacy sequel" trend, but when the news broke that the original trifecta of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt were officially returning to the offices of Runway, even my stony critic’s heart skipped a beat.

I haven't had the pleasure of a private screening yet—trust me, I’ve checked the post every morning—but the flurry of information surrounding The Devil Wears Prada 2 has me more excited than Nigel (Stanley Tucci) at a sample sale. After stumbling upon the official trailer on YouTube, I knew it was time to dive into what we actually know about this high-fashion homecoming.

The UK Release Date for The Devil Wears Prada 2

Mark your calendars and perhaps start looking for a coat that doesn’t look like a "lumpy blue sweater." 20th Century Studios has confirmed that the film will have a simultaneous global rollout. For those of us in the UK, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is currently scheduled to hit cinemas on 1 May 2026. Bear in mind, this can all change, so don't shout at me if it gets pushed back.

It’s a poetic bit of scheduling, landing almost exactly twenty years after the original film redefined the workplace comedy. While there was some initial internet chatter about a potential streaming-only debut, the massive trailer views have clearly convinced the studio that this is a "theatrical-must".

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Official Film Trailer

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Casting

The biggest draw, of course, is the return of the "Holy Trinity." Meryl Streep is back as Miranda Priestly, and from the early whispers, she hasn’t softened with age. Anne Hathaway reprises her role as Andy Sachs—reportedly now a senior Features Editor—while Emily Blunt returns as Emily Charlton.

The plot twist? Emily is no longer the assistant scurrying for coffee. Reports from Variety and The Hollywood Reporter suggest she is now a high-powered executive at a luxury conglomerate, holding the very advertising dollars that a struggling Miranda desperately needs to save Runway in a dying print market.

Adding to the excitement is a stellar supporting cast. Stanley Tucci is back as Nigel (thank goodness), joined by newcomers including Kenneth Branagh (playing Miranda’s new husband), Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, and Simone Ashley. There are even confirmed cameos from Lady Gaga and Donatella Versace, ensuring the fashion credentials remain impeccable.

The Official Trailer

If you haven't seen the trailer that dropped earlier this week, and someone skipped past it in this article, you are missing out on some sparky fun. These characters don't seem to have been impacted by the distance since their last outing, coming across as engagingly wry and full of snide and disdain for each other.

Whilst we have been mildly let down by sequels emerging decades after the original (looking at you Happy Gilmore 2), and the original film here being another lightning-in-a-bottle moment, with director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna returning, there is a real sense that this isn't just a cash-grab. It’s a continuation of a story that, much like a classic Chanel suit, never truly goes out of style.