Miranda Priestly is back. And she brought reinforcements. Nearly 20 years after the original film redefined workplace fashion drama forever, The Devil Wears Prada 2 just dropped its new official trailer — and the fashion world is already trembling.

What the New Trailer Reveals?

The trailer is sharp and to the point — it reminds audiences exactly why they loved the original and dangles just enough new material to leave them wanting more. India.com Miranda Priestly, still the feisty editor-in-chief of Runway, is on a mission to save her empire at any cost, with former intern Andy Sachs — now a seasoned professional — back by her side.

Andy returns to Runway as Miranda navigates a crumbling print media landscape, while Emily Charlton — Miranda’s former assistant — is now the powerful head of a luxury brand whose advertising money could be Runway’s lifeline. Variety

The breakout moment? Simone Ashley’s currently unnamed character appears seated beside Meryl Streep in one scene, pushing back against Miranda’s sharp tongue with bold comic confidence — and fans are already losing their minds over her.

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 — All the Key Details

Detail	Info
Release Date	May 1, 2026 (worldwide, theatrical only)
Studio	20th Century Studios / Disney
Director	David Frankel (returns from Part 1)
Screenplay	Aline Brosh McKenna (returns from Part 1)
Returning Cast	Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Tracie Thoms
New Cast	Simone Ashley, Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, Lady Gaga, Justin Theroux, Pauline Chalamet, B.J. Novak
Simone Ashley’s Role	Unnamed — currently unknown
Filming Locations	New York City + Milan (Dolce & Gabbana’s Milan Fashion Week)
Original Film Gross	$326 million worldwide

Why This Sequel Is Already a Cultural Event

The original Devil Wears Prada earned Meryl Streep an Academy Award nomination and grossed $326 million globally — with Streep’s Miranda Priestly famously modelled after Vogue‘s Anna Wintour. Variety The sequel was so secret during production it was codenamed Cerulean — a nod to the iconic cerulean sweater monologue from the first film.

Filming wrapped in October 2025 after shoots across New York City, Milan Fashion Week, and Newark Airport Outlook India — and the level of real-world fashion access promises a visual feast that the original would be proud of.

The fashion film genre has a new queen moment on the horizon — and tickets are already on sale.

FAQs

Q: Who does Simone Ashley play in The Devil Wears Prada 2?

Simone Ashley joined the cast in July 2025, but her character’s name and role remain officially undisclosed — the trailer only teases her as someone bold enough to push back against Miranda Priestly herself.

Q: When and where can I watch The Devil Wears Prada 2?

The Devil Wears Prada 2 releases exclusively in cinemas worldwide on May 1, 2026, distributed by 20th Century Studios — tickets are now on sale in the US and several international markets.