Prada's Triumphant Return
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Achieves Global Success, Streams July 29 with Expanded Star-Studded Cast
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The sequel posted a strong domestic debut of $77 million and has grossed over $677 million worldwide, with the original 2006 film having a far smaller domestic opening of about $27.5 million.
Industry coverage notes the franchise has surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, underscoring sustained interest in The Devil Wears Prada beyond this film.
Expanded cast and cameos go beyond the core leads, with new arrivals Kenneth Branagh, Patrick Brammall, Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, B.J. Novak, Justin Theroux and Pauline Chalamet, alongside high-profile cameos from Ashley Graham, Donatella Versace, Lady Gaga, and others.
The DVD-digital bundle includes four featurettes—Level Up: Updating the Icons; Inside the Fashion Closet; Front-Row Access—plus the Runway music video featuring Lady Gaga and Doechii, a gag reel and an audio commentary.
Behind the film’s production, the project is steered by director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, with Wendy Finerman producing and Michael Bederman, Karen Rosenfelt, and McKenna serving as executive producers.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 will hit Disney+ and Hulu on July 29, 2026, Disney's 20th Century Studios confirmed Deadline. The sequel has already earned about $682 million worldwide — more than ten times the original film's $27.5 million domestic opening — making it one of 2026's biggest hits.
The film opened at #1 with a $77 million domestic debut on May 1 MovieWeb. The broader franchise has now crossed $1 billion at the global box office, cementing The Devil Wears Prada as one of Disney's most valuable non-superhero properties.
Andy and Miranda Return to a Struggling Runway Magazine
The sequel picks up with Anne Hathaway's Andy Sachs returning to Runway as its features editor. Meryl Streep is back as the fearsome Miranda Priestly, now fighting to save her magazine's advertising revenue. Emily Blunt returns too, but as a senior executive at Dior — putting her in direct conflict with Miranda's survival plans What's On Disney Plus.
The story starts with Andy getting laid off from a digital newsroom in a mass email termination. Director David Frankel said the "question of how Miranda Priestly would preside over the demise of her empire" was the creative spark that finally justified a follow-up after 18 years Deadline. Screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna focused the plot on the "unbundling" of legacy media.
Star-Studded New Cast Joins the Fashion World Drama
The sequel adds a deep bench of new talent. Kenneth Branagh plays Stuart Simons, Miranda's fourth husband. Simone Ashley plays Amari, Miranda's first assistant. Justin Theroux portrays Benji, described as Emily's "daft-yet-sinister plutocrat boyfriend" Yahoo. Lucy Liu, B.J. Novak, and Pauline Chalamet also join the cast.
High-profile cameos raise the film's fashion-world credibility. Lady Gaga performs on a runway. Donatella Versace and Ashley Graham also appear Head Topics. The film runs 119 minutes and holds a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising the script's "bittersweet realness."
Home Release Rolls Out Across Formats Before Streaming Debut
Before the Disney+ and Hulu premiere, the film arrives on digital platforms — including Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV — on June 30 Deadline. That same day, a DVD-digital bundle pairs the 2026 sequel with the original 2006 film. A 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray physical release follows on July 28 What's On Disney Plus.
The physical release comes loaded with extras. Four featurettes are included: Level Up: Updating the Icons; Inside the Fashion Closet; and Front-Row Access Yahoo. Bonus content also features the Runway music video with Lady Gaga and Doechii, a gag reel, and an audio commentary.
A $100 Million Bet on Legacy IP Pays Off for Disney
The film was made on a $100 million budget. Its $682 million global return is a major win for 20th Century Studios MovieWeb. The result signals that mid-budget adult dramas can still dominate the box office — as long as they carry a recognizable name. The film earned $8.5 million in China alone in its opening four days.
Director David Frankel has not ruled out a third film, though he noted it took 20 years to align the cast for this one What's On Disney Plus. Industry analysts say the film's success could trigger revivals of other mid-2000s properties. For now, fans can catch up on Disney+ and Hulu starting July 29.
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