20 years ago one movie changed the way that the fashion industry was seen forever. “The Devil Wears Prada” portrayed how grueling the fashion industry could be, especially with an unbelievably demanding boss. This movie has become a staple in cinema history, and now, it’s returned with the same characters but a new story, in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”
When I learned that this movie was going to be released, I was immediately excited. The first movie was one of my favorites, always delivering laughs while also keeping you on the edge of your seat every scene. When I first saw Miranda Priestly’s signature pixie-bob on screen during the trailer, I immediately couldn’t wait to see the new movie.
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” follows Andy Sachs’s journey to rebuild her life after being laid off by the magazine she worked for. She returns to Runway Magazine, the company that she worked tirelessly to build her way up in 20 years before. What that also means is going back to her horrifying former boss, Miranda Priestly. She must rework her way up the ladder of Runway Magazine and regain Miranda’s respect, while also navigating the highs and lows that face Runway Magazine.
The plot of this movie certainly had many more twists and turns than the first movie, in the best way. I could never predict what might happen next, and each scene was unexpected. There were scenes that were so absolutely hilarious I couldn’t stop laughing, as well as heartbreaking scenes I never would have seen coming.
In addition, I absolutely loved the way that they modernized the concept, with the switch from physical to digital magazines, scandals that are blown out of proportion on social media and so much more. Just like how the first movie felt true to the mid-2000’s, this movie definitely connected to all those watching it in 2026, dealing with so many current real world elements.
Finally, the characters in this movie captured my heart no differently than they did when I watched the original “The Devil Wears Prada” movie. Andy Sach’s journey will never fail to hook me, and her new journey sucked me in completely. Everything that happens to her, whether overly comical or frustratingly unfortunate, is a perfectly crafted element that leads to who she is by the end of the movie. Andy’s coworker Emily Charlton still held the same fiery yet unamused charm as always, but with an added twist of who she’s become as her career has progressed. Andy’s mentor Nigel Kipling is still brutally honest yet a hilarious addition to Andy’s experience at the magazine. And, of course, who would I be if I didn’t mention Miranda Priestly. She’s still brutal, still demanding, but in this movie, she’s softened a bit. The modern world has taken a hold on her and she’s having trouble adapting, but she still keeps her all-or-nothing nature and blunt personality.
Overall, this movie was by far one of the best I’ve watched in 2026. If you enjoy movies that mix drama and comedy and involve fashion, journalism and crazy things that happen at the workplace, this movie is one that I would definitely recommend you go see.
