The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026): film details
Our research-based Salty Score: 3/5. A stylish reunion with familiar seams.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is included in our 2026 film coverage. Directed by David Frankel, this English-language film runs for 119 minutes.
The film file
| Film | The Devil Wears Prada 2 |
|---|---|
| Director | David Frankel |
| Language | English |
| Running time | 119 minutes |
| Release information | April 20, 2026 (Lincoln Center, Manhattan) May 1, 2026 (United States) |
Our research-based take
The Salty Score: 3/5. A stylish reunion with familiar seams.
The cast and fashion-world setting still offer immediate appeal. The question is whether a sequel can do more than parade beloved characters through new outfits. Published coverage suggests the reunion has charm and a crowd-pleasing gloss, but it is easier to recommend as a comfortable return than as a sharp new statement. Come for the chemistry; keep expectations for a reinvention modest.
A return to Runway offers two obvious pleasures: watching these performers bounce off one another and seeing fashion turned into comic warfare again. The question is whether the workplace has changed enough for the sequel to say something new. Media, celebrity and luxury culture have all shifted since the original, which should give the writers plenty to work with. A film that relies mostly on recognition risks becoming an elegant reunion rather than an incisive comedy. The coverage suggests both tendencies are present. We would recommend it as a relaxed night out for people who miss the ensemble, while keeping expectations for sharper satire in check. Its score sits in the middle because charm is a real virtue, but not a substitute for a strong reason to revisit this world. The outfits may arrive on time even when the ideas do not.
This is our editorial judgment from published information and critical coverage, not a first-hand screening review. Read the source coverage. We may revise the score after viewing the film.
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