Why all the hype for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'?

Deutsche Welle · 🇩🇪 public Germany · Mar 05, 2026 · 679 words · By Silke Wünsch

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What to know about Why all the hype for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'?

The article discusses the release of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' analyzing how the film's characters and themes reflect changes in the fashion industry and societal attitudes, particularly regarding power dynamics and the #MeToo movement. It positions the sequel as both a nostalgic revisit and a contemporary critique of media and fashion trends.

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What happened

Deutsche Welle reports: Why all the hype for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'?.

Why it matters

March 8, 2026When the trailer for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" came out in early February, fans of the Hollywood favorite immediately recognized the familiar faces — seemingly untouched by the passage of more than 20 years.

Common ground

But while the characters may look the same, their world has shifted, and it's the direction their lives are taking that's creating intrigue.

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Claim 1: “Miranda Priestly does not fully grasp the shift to social media and algorithmic influence.”

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Claim 2: “The sequel aims to combine fan service with contemporary industry satire.”

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Claim 3: “The sequel includes cameo appearances from figures in the fashion world.”

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Claim 4: “Emily, now CEO of a luxury conglomerate, controls advertising budgets for Miranda's magazine.”

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Claim 5: “Miranda Priestly returns as editor-in-chief to the fashion magazine 'Runway'.”

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Claim 6: “The sequel has an opportunity to reframe its female characters, particularly Miranda.”

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Claim 7: “Print media is fighting for survival, with influencers setting trends and algorithms determining relevance.”

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Claim 8: “Nigel serves as the story's moral compass in the sequel.”

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Claim 9: “Poor leadership now risks more than reputational damage, including losing top talent.”

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Claim 10: “The sequel's tone is described as tougher, more contemporary, and more political than the first film.”

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Claim 11: “The trailer for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' amassed more than 222 million views within 24 hours.”

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress. Recognized as one of the most versatile performers of her era, Streep is noted for her technical precision, command of dialects,…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Meryl Streep is an American actress who has had an extensive career in film, television, and stage. She made her stage debut in 1975 with The Public Theater production of Trelawny of the 'Wells'. She …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada 2 is an upcoming American comedy drama film directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna. A sequel to the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, it sees Meryl Streep, A…
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Claim 12: “Andy is back as a polished and self-assured character, unrecognized by Miranda.”

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Claim 13: “The soundtrack of the sequel includes Madonna’s 'Vogue'.”

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Claim 14: “The sequel marks the return of Miranda as a defining 21st-century film character.”

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Claim 15: “The #MeToo movement has increased awareness of unequal power structures in companies.”

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Claim 16: “The trailer for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' came out in early February 2026.”

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada is an American metalcore band from Dayton, Ohio, formed in 2005. They derived their band name from the novel of the same title. At one time known as a Christian metalcore band, i…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada is a 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger about a young woman hired as a personal assistant to a powerful fashion magazine editor, a job that becomes nightmarish as she struggles to k…
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Claim 17: “Women in leadership positions today face criticism for being too harsh or too soft based on gender.”

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Claim 18: “The return of Meryl Streep and the original cast makes the sequel a cinematic event.”

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Claim 19: “The trailer for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' reached fifth place on YouTube's trending charts.”

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 American comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel and produced by Wendy Finerman. The screenplay, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, is based on the 2003 novel by Laure…
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