The sequel to the 2006 hit The Devil Wears Prada returns to theaters on May 1, reuniting director David Frankel with its cast. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci reprise Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel, bringing characters into a media world rattled by tech consolidation and shrinking ad revenue. The reunion was billed as a pleasure for the stars.

During a round‑table at the Four Seasons New York, the cast discussed how the sequel mirrors today’s job insecurity. Hathaway said the story’s “unstable” feeling resonated with her own post‑film career, while Streep praised the professional growth of her co‑stars. Blunt noted the film’s lasting cultural cache, and even sparked a resurgence in vintage runway looks among designers.

The film leans into a darker, almost pilgrimage‑like arc, with Andy chasing stability amid a cut‑throat industry. Costumes, overseen by Molly Rogers, act as a second protagonist, underscoring fashion’s role as corporate language. Box‑office projections place the sequel near the original’s $300 million haul, positioning it as a potential summer anchor for studios. Expect strong ancillary revenue from fashion partnerships.