The 'Devil Wears Prada 2' teaser trailer proves Miranda Priestly still runs the fashion world
The fashion world's favourite returns in a one-minute teaser trailer that reunites icons, confirms a 2026 release, and hints at a power shift.
Nearly two decades after The Devil Wears Prada became a pop-culture bible for fashion, ambition, and female power plays, the long-awaited sequel finally made its grand entrance. The first teaser trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2 dropped on November 12, 2025, and within seconds, the internet collectively clutched its metaphorical Chanel gloves!
The teaser trailer opens with that unmistakable sound: the rhythmic click of red-soled Valentino stilettos echoing through a glossy office corridor. The camera pans up to reveal Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly, still the queen of composure, walking through the Runway office in her signature look—white pixie cut, oversized sunglasses, and an aura that still commands a room. As she steps into the elevator, the doors begin to close.
In a split second, the door opens again and reveals a familiar face: Anne Hathaway’s Andy Sachs, no longer the wide-eyed assistant she once was. “Took you long enough,” says Priestly with a knowing smirk. Sachs slides on her sunglasses, and the screen cuts to black, flashing the release date of the sequel that an entire generation had been waiting for.
The icons return
The teaser doesn’t reveal much, but it’s enough to confirm that the fashion film that defined the 2000s is ready for a bold second act. The sequel is set to release on May 1, 2026, with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci all reprising their iconic roles.
Reports also confirm a few exciting new additions—Kenneth Branagh will appear as Priestly's husband, while Lucy Liu, BJ Novak, and Pauline Chalamet join the glittering cast. Simone Ashley is another interesting addition to the cast; however, her role is kept heavily under wraps. Adrian Grenier, however, will not be returning as Sachs' ex, Nate, which might hint at a fresh start for her personal life as well as her career.
While Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell, and Heidi Klum will have some impactful cameos in the film, speculations are rife that Sydney Sweeney, Donatella Versace and Marc Jacobs, among others, will also appear in brief, but important roles.
A new era of power and Prada
For longtime fans, the return of this world is more than just nostalgia. The first film served as a touchpoint for ambition and identity—an exploration of what it means to succeed in a world built on beauty and brutal efficiency. Bringing these characters back in an era of influencers and digital dominance opens up a new conversation. What happens when Priestly's prowess—built on fear, taste, and exclusivity—collides with a social media-driven industry where everyone’s a critic?
What 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' means for fashion?
The fashion police have already begun speculating over the new wardrobes. Early glimpses and leaks from the sets of the film suggest Sachs' style has evolved into a sleek, minimalist power aesthetic, while Priestly's look remains razor-sharp and still impossible to ignore. The teaser is a reminder that fashion may evolve, but glamour never goes out of style.
What’s certain is that The Devil Wears Prada 2 isn’t just another sequel; it’s a mirror held up to an industry that’s reinventing itself in real time. The heels still click, but the world they are walking into looks very different. Whether you are here for the fashion, the fierceness, or the fiery comebacks, Miranda Priestly’s world is open for business again, and we are all waiting for the elevator doors to slide open.
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