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The Devil Wears Prada 2 Opens in Theaters With a Glossy Return to Runway

The sequel uses Runway’s struggles to mirror journalism’s slide into a metrics-driven, billionaire era.

Overview

  • The film, which opened Friday in theaters, reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci under returning director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna.
  • Set in today’s media grind, the story begins after Andy loses a reporting job, goes viral for a speech, and is drawn back toward Runway to steady the brand after a fast‑fashion flap.
  • Critics describe a glossy crowd-pleaser that celebrates the cast and costumes, with many noting the satire feels softer and leans on nostalgia more than the 2006 original.
  • Reviews highlight fashion-world texture and stunt cameos, including Donatella Versace and Lady Gaga, whose on‑screen turn arrives with a new song titled Runway.
  • Trade coverage details inside-media beats like influencer pile‑ons, engagement dashboards, consulting‑driven cuts and a tech mogul pushing AI, tying the comedy to real pressures on legacy magazines.