The Devil Wears Prada 2 Releases, Viewers Say It's Worth The 20 Year Wait

The much-anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada 2 had its world premiere in New York City on April 20, 2026 and has received a glowing reception with a few viewers calling it a sequel worth waiting for 20 years.

The premiere was held on April 20 at David Geffen Hall inside the iconic Lincoln Center in New York City, where Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Simone Ashley, and Stanley Tucci came together on the red carpet nearly 20 years after the original film first made its mark.

The red carpet was a star studded event and became a fashion moment with the star cast turning up in designer couture, which dominated the red carpet as they hobnobbed with the who's who of fashion and actors who came to watch the premiere.

There were two reviews posted on X where they gave glowing reviews.

A user wrote, "Gird your loins, the devil is back in all her glory! Yes, #thedevilwearsprada2 is phenomenal. It is the perfect sequel that exceeded all expectations. Aline Brosh McKenna's script is sharp and witty. We'll be quoting this for years to come. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt are still great. Stunning costumes, and that soundtrack slaps hard. GAGA!!!!!!! Loved it. Worth the wait. That's all👠👠👠👠👠

Daniel Baptista The Movie Podcast page tweeted, "THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 is a FUN and FIERCE sequel that makes a statement. Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep slip back into their iconic roles with ease and SERVE in every single frame. It feels familiar in the best way, timely in the right ways, and is well worth the wait".

Bollywood filmmaker-producer Karan Johar was the only Indian to interview the leading ladies of the film in a special interview last week during the promotions of the film. Karan Johar had a full-blown fan moment while interacting with stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway during an international promotional event in Tokyo.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites the original core team, with director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna returning alongside the lead cast. The film is produced by Wendy Finerman, with Michael Bederman, Karen Rosenfelt, and Aline Brosh McKenna serving as executive producers.The film will have a worldwide cinematic release on May 1, 2026.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Releases, Viewers Say It's Worth The 20 Year Wait

First reactions to The Devil Wears Prada 2 are in, and social media is already declaring it a sequel worth the two-decade wait. Viewers praised the movie, calling Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway “still great” as they reprise their iconic roles as Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs.

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