The Devil Wears Prada 2
Miranda faces corporate threats while Emily returns as powerful industry player
The brief
Frankel reunites his killer cast for a sequel that swaps fashion week glamour for boardroom warfare, watching Streep's Miranda claw to stay relevant while the publishing world crumbles around her. The real electricity comes from Emily Blunt stepping into the power player role, creating a delicious reversal where the former underling now holds all the cards. It moves at a brisk pace through media industry machinations while keeping that razor-sharp dialogue that made the original so quotable. Perfect for anyone who loved Succession's corporate scheming or just wants to see Meryl Streep remind everyone why she's the undisputed queen of making terrible people absolutely magnetic.
The verdict
If you loved the original's sharp dialogue and corporate power plays, this delivers Streep at her magnetic best while Emily Blunt brilliantly flips the power dynamic in a media world boardroom thriller. If you're expecting fashion week glamour or found Succession's corporate scheming tedious, the shift to publishing industry machinations might feel like a downgrade from Miranda's runway kingdom.
Watch with
- 👥 Fashion lovers and Succession fans
- ⚠️ Those seeking light entertainment
Heads up
- Workplace intimidation and verbal abuse (moderate)
- Corporate cutthroat behavior (frequent)
Credits
- Director
- David Frankel
- Cast
- Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Tracie Thoms
Official synopsis
Miranda Priestly navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. She faces off against
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with A Private Life (2025)
Both explore professional women facing career crossroads and personal reinvention.
Total runtime: 2h 0m + 1h 48m = 3h 48m
